How to get from Salem to Dorchester by bus, subway and train?

From Salem to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Salem to Dorchester in 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 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

114min$12.10
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
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
    #146 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    39 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
    Ruggles
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Salem to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Salem to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to Chelsea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

103min$8.30
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
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
    #146 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #921 | Fairmount
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salem to Dorchester

The distance between Salem, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 23.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem to Dorchester 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 Salem

Salem is located at Salem, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Hawthorne Blvd @ Derby St.

Train stations close to Salem:

  • Montserrat
  • Beverly

Bus stations close to Salem:

  • Hawthorne Blvd @ Derby St
  • North St Opp Mason St
  • North St @ Mason St

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Park St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Park St
  • Washington St @ Harvard St
  • Geneva Ave @ Holiday St

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From Salem to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Salem to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to Chelsea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

103min$8.30
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
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
    #146 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #921 | Fairmount
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salem to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line SL3, Bus line FAIRMOUNT.

  • Is there a direct train between Salem and Dorchester?

    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 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Salem to Dorchester?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #146 | North Station station near Salem in Salem to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till North Station station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Salem in Salem and Dorchester in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Salem to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the #146 | North Station station near Salem in Salem.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Salem and Dorchester?

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Salem to Dorchester?

    The ride from Salem to Dorchester costs $12.10.

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