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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 34 min.

154min
Bus - 2020
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - RED LINE
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
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #148 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    67 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
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Salisbury to Cambridge by bus and train

To get from Salisbury to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Porter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Bus - 2020
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Cambridge
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
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #148 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #411 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    0.99 mi • 21 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 46.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 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.

Public transit stations close to Salisbury

Salisbury is located at Salisbury, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Beach Road - Tidewater.

Bus stations close to Salisbury:

  • Beach Road - Tidewater

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Quincy St @ Harvard St.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Central
  • Harvard Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Quincy St @ Harvard St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St
  • Mt Auburn St @ Dewolfe St

From Salisbury to Cambridge by bus and train

To get from Salisbury to Cambridge in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Porter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Bus - 2020
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Cambridge
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
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #148 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #411 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    0.99 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • 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 34 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 34 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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