There are 4 ways to get from Union Square to Salem by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Union Square to North Stationtram D / ...
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 16m$5–11Line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 3m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Union Square to Salemtaxi 15.2 mi
25 min$45–60Drive 15.2 mi
- Drive from Union Square to Salemcar 15.2 mi
25 min$3–4
Union Square to Salem by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Salem is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Union Square to Salem is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Square to Salem. However, there are services departing from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Union Square to Salem. However, there are services departing from Union Square and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Union Square and Salem is 19 miles. The road distance is 15.3 miles.
The best way to get from Union Square to Salem without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 16m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Union Square to Salem, including transfers.
Union Square to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Union Square to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Union Square station.
Union Square to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ New Derby St station.
What companies run services between Union Square, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 59 min.
Tram from Union Square to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Union Square to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Square to Salem is 15 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Union Square to Salem.
There are 1284+ hotels available in Salem.

