How to get from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston by bus, subway and train?

From Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston by bus, subway and train

To get from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 28 bus from Ruggles station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The bus, subway and train schedule from Salem Station (MBTA) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

73min$10.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2828
Walk to Boston
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salem Station (MBTA)
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #120 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Mattapan
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston

The distance between Salem Station (MBTA) and Boston is approximately 20.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Salem Station (MBTA)) and destination (Boston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway 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, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 28.

  • Is there a direct train between Salem Station (MBTA) and Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from North Station near Salem Station (MBTA) in Salem to Causeway St (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Causeway St (East) station near Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Salem Station (MBTA) and Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Salem Station (MBTA) to get to Boston?

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the North Station near Salem Station (MBTA) in Salem.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Salem Station (MBTA) and Boston?

    Get off the train at the Causeway St (East) stop, which is closest to Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston?

    The ride from Salem Station (MBTA) to Boston costs $10.40.

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