How to get from Salisbury to Cambridge by bus, subway and train?

From Salisbury to Cambridge by bus, subway and train

To get from Salisbury to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 20 bus from Salisbury Beach station to Newburyport Mbta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Salisbury may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

138min
Bus - 2020
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Salisbury Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salisbury
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Newburyport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newburyport Mbta Station
    ID 8916186
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newburyport
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #130 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Salisbury to Cambridge by bus, subway and train via 17, HAVERHILL and RED LINE

To get from Salisbury to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 17 bus from Salisbury Beach station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Salisbury may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

173min
Bus - 1717
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Salisbury Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salisbury
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #232 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salisbury to Cambridge

The distance between Salisbury, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 46.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salisbury to Cambridge 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 Salisbury to Cambridge

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Salisbury to Cambridge using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Salisbury) and destination (Cambridge), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Salisbury to Cambridge by bus, subway and train via 17, HAVERHILL and RED LINE

To get from Salisbury to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 17 bus from Salisbury Beach station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Salisbury may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

173min
Bus - 1717
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Salisbury Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salisbury
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #232 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salisbury to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 20, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salisbury to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salisbury and Cambridge in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Salisbury to Cambridge in Boston?

    The 20 bus line goes from Newburyport station near Salisbury to Newburyport Mbta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Newburyport Mbta Station station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salisbury to Cambridge in Boston by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Salisbury and Cambridge in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Salisbury to get to Cambridge in Boston?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Newburyport stop near Salisbury in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Salisbury and Cambridge in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Newburyport Mbta Station station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

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