There are 6 ways to get from South Station to Salem Station (MBTA) by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
56 min$3–9Line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salembus 450
1h 19m$1–5Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 13m$4–12Ferry
- Take the ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminalferry Boston-Salem
1h 40m$35Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Salem Station (MBTA)taxi 16.9 mi
28 min$55–65Drive 16.9 mi
- Drive from South Station to Salem Station (MBTA)car 16.9 mi
28 min$4–5
South Station to Salem Station (MBTA) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Salem Station (MBTA) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Salem Station (MBTA) is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $55 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta and arriving at Salem. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal and arriving at Salem Ferry Terminal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Salem. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between South Station and Salem Station (MBTA) is 18 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Salem Station (MBTA) without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs $3 - $9.
The train from North Station to Salem takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.
South Station to Salem Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
South Station to Salem Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Salem Station (MBTA), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Salem hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Boston Harbor City Cruises operates a ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 1h.
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Chelsea to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salem
- 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 Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- City Experiences
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from South Station to Salem Station (MBTA) is to train which takes 56 min and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 19m.
South Station to Salem Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
South Station to Salem Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Salem Station (MBTA) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from South Station to Salem Station (MBTA).
There are 1310+ hotels available in Salem Station (MBTA).





