There are 6 ways to get from Salem Station (MBTA) to South Station by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
52 min$3–13Line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salem to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
1h 19m$1–5Train
- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h$3–9Ferry
- Take the ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminalferry Salem-Boston
1h 40m$35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem Station (MBTA) to South Stationtaxi 16.9 mi
27 min$55–65Drive 16.9 mi
- Drive from Salem Station (MBTA) to South Stationcar 16.9 mi
27 min$4–5
Salem Station (MBTA) to South Station by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem Station (MBTA) to South Station is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem Station (MBTA) to South Station is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $55 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
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 South Station is 20 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.
The best way to get from Salem Station (MBTA) to South Station without a car is to train and bus which takes 52 min and costs $3 - $13.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Salem Station (MBTA) to South Station, including transfers.
Salem Station (MBTA) to South Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem Station (MBTA) to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
What companies run services between Salem Station (MBTA), MA, USA and South Station, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Salem to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Boston Harbor City Cruises operates a ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 1h.
Train from Salem to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Salem to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Salem to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 866-307-2469
- Website
- City Experiences
Ferry from Salem Ferry Terminal to Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- City Experiences
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $55–65
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 South Station is to train which takes 1h and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 19m.
Salem Station (MBTA) to South Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Salem Station (MBTA) to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem Station (MBTA) to South Station is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Salem Station (MBTA) to South Station.
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