There are 5 ways to get from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
36 min$3–9Line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salem to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
1h 3m$1–5Ferry
- Take the ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminalferry Salem-Boston
1h 25m$35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem Station (MBTA) to Bostontaxi 15.7 mi
25 min$50–65Drive 15.7 mi
- Drive from Salem Station (MBTA) to Bostoncar 15.7 mi
25 min$3–5
Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $50 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Surface Rd @ Hanover St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Salem Ferry Terminal and arriving at Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem and arriving at North Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Salem Station (MBTA) and Boston is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.8 miles.
The best way to get from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $3 - $9.
The train from Salem to North Station takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
What companies run services between Salem Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Salem to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Salem to Surface Rd @ Hanover St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Salem to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $3–9
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Salem to Surface Rd @ Hanover St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Phone
- +1 866-307-2469
- Website
- cityexperiences.com
Ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.cityexperiences.com
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston is to train which takes 36 min and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 3m.
Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston.
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