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How to get from Salem to Canton, MA by subway and train?

From Salem to Canton, MA by subway and train

To get from Salem to Canton, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway 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 PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Back Bay - South End station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $18.40.

103min$18.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, 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
    #24 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #929 | Stoughton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Salem to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Salem to Canton, MA in Boston, 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 4 bus and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $17.70.

130min$17.70
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - 44
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, 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
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Design Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic Ave @ Congress St
    ID 221
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #929 | Stoughton
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salem to Canton, MA

The distance between Salem, Boston and Canton, MA, Boston is approximately 33.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem to Canton, MA by 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 Salem

Salem is located at Salem, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Church St.

Train stations close to Salem:

  • Beverly
  • Montserrat

Bus stations close to Salem:

  • Washington St @ Church St
  • North St Opp Mason St
  • North St @ Mason St

Public transit stations close to Canton, MA, Boston

Canton, MA is located at Canton, MA, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St From Rockland St To Revere St.

Train stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Sharon
  • Canton Junction
  • Canton Center

Bus stations close to Canton, MA:

  • Washington St From Rockland St To Revere St
  • Washington St From Revere St To Neponset St
  • Washington St From High St To Rockland St

From Salem to Canton, MA by bus and train

To get from Salem to Canton, MA in Boston, 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 4 bus and finally take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Canton Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $17.70.

130min$17.70
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - 44
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Walk to Canton, 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
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Design Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic Ave @ Congress St
    ID 221
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #929 | Stoughton
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canton Center
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Canton, MA
    Walk to
    Canton, MA
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line 4, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

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

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #24 | North Station station near Salem in Salem to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till North Station station near Canton, MA in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Salem in Salem and Canton, MA in Boston by train and subway is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the #24 | North Station station near Salem in Salem.

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

    Get off the train at the North Station station, which is closest to Canton, MA in Boston.

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from Salem to Canton, MA?

    The ride from Salem to Canton, MA costs $18.40.