How to get from Salem to Arlington, MA by bus and train?

From Salem to Arlington, MA by bus and train

To get from Salem to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the 77 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Central St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $9.70. The bus and train schedule from Salem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

106min$9.70
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 7777
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salem
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #120 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1411 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Central St
    ID 2284
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Salem to Arlington, MA by bus and train via NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, LOWELL and 95

To get from Salem to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the 95 bus from West Medford station to Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $9.70. The bus and train schedule from Salem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

97min$9.70
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 9595
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salem
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #120 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Medford
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Medford
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Arlington Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 2362
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salem to Arlington, MA

The distance between Salem and Arlington, MA is approximately 23.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem to Arlington, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Salem to Arlington, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Salem to Arlington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Salem) and destination (Arlington, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Salem to Arlington, MA by bus and train via NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, LOWELL and 95

To get from Salem to Arlington, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the 95 bus from West Medford station to Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $9.70. The bus and train schedule from Salem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Arlington, MA on the Moovit app.

97min$9.70
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 9595
Walk to Arlington, MA
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salem
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #120 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Medford
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Medford
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Arlington Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 2362
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington, MA
    Walk to
    Arlington, MA
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Arlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 77.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salem to Arlington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Train line LOWELL, Bus line 95.

  • Is there a direct train between Salem and Arlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Salem to Arlington, MA?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #120 | North Station station near Salem in Salem to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Station station near Arlington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salem to Arlington, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Salem and Arlington, MA by train and bus is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Salem to get to Arlington, MA?

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the #120 | North Station station near Salem in Salem.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Salem and Arlington, MA?

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Arlington, MA.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Salem to Arlington, MA?

    The ride from Salem to Arlington, MA costs $9.70.

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