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How to get fromWaltham to Salemby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Salem by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    1h 27m
    $4–11

  2. Line 505 bus, line 450 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus bus 505
    2. Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus bus 450
    2h 41m
    $3–9

  3. Drive 22.5 mi

    1. Drive from Waltham to Salemcar car 22.5 mi
    38 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Salemtaxi taxi 22.5 mi
    38 min
    $70–90

Waltham to Salem by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Waltham to Salem via North Station in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Washington St @ New Derby St via Federal St @ Franklin St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 2h 41m.

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