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How to get fromSouth Station to Salem Station (MBTA)by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Station to Salem Station (MBTA) by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    56 min
    $3–9
  2. Line 450 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Salembus bus 450
    1h 19m
    $1–5
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus bus Sl3
    2. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    1h 13m
    $4–12
  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Boston Long Wharf Ferry Terminal to Salem Ferry Terminalferry ferry Boston-Salem
    1h 40m
    $35
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Station to Salem Station (MBTA)taxi taxi 16.9 mi
    28 min
    $55–65
  6. Drive 16.9 mi

    1. Drive from South Station to Salem Station (MBTA)car car 16.9 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

South Station to Salem Station (MBTA) by bus and train

Calendar179Weekly Services
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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