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

From Salem to New Bedford by bus, subway and train

To get from Salem to New Bedford in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines, one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway, then the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train, then the R bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence station to North 6th Street 116 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - RR
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to New Bedford
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
    36 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
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #809 | Wickford Junction
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Providence Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Pawtucket Via North Main
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Third Street (R-Line)
    7 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 13
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North 6th Street 116
    50 min
  • 15
    Walk to New Bedford
    Walk to
    New Bedford
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Salem to New Bedford by bus, subway and train via 450, ORANGE LINE, PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, R and PETER PAN

To get from Salem to New Bedford in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one subway line and one train line: take the 450 bus from Salem station to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway, then the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train, then the R bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence station to North 6th Street 116 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min.

242min
Bus - 450450
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - RR
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to New Bedford
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem
  • 2
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Haymarket
    50 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
    #809 | Wickford Junction
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Providence Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Pawtucket Via North Main
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Third Street (R-Line)
    7 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 13
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North 6th Street 116
    50 min
  • 15
    Walk to New Bedford
    Walk to
    New Bedford
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salem to New Bedford

The distance between Salem, Boston and New Bedford, Boston is approximately 98.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem to New Bedford 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 Washington St @ Church St.

Train stations close to Salem:

  • Beverly

Bus stations close to Salem:

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

Public transit stations close to New Bedford, Boston

New Bedford is located at New Bedford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is New Bedford, MA.

Ferry stations close to New Bedford:

  • New Bedford, MA
  • Cuttyhunk Ferry Pier, New Bedford, MA

Alternative route from Salem to New Bedford by bus, subway and train via 450, ORANGE LINE, PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, R and PETER PAN

To get from Salem to New Bedford in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one subway line and one train line: take the 450 bus from Salem station to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway, then the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train, then the R bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence station to North 6th Street 116 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 2 min.

242min
Bus - 450450
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - RR
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to New Bedford
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem
  • 2
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Haymarket
    50 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
    #809 | Wickford Junction
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Providence Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Pawtucket Via North Main
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Third Street (R-Line)
    7 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 13
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North 6th Street 116
    50 min
  • 15
    Walk to New Bedford
    Walk to
    New Bedford
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salem to New Bedford?

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line R, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salem to New Bedford?

    The alternative route takes 242 minutes, using Bus line 450, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line R, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • Is there a direct train between Salem and New Bedford in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines, one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Salem to New Bedford in Boston?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #146 | North Station station near Salem to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and 2 bus lines till North Station station near New Bedford in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Salem to New Bedford in Boston by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Salem and New Bedford in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 3 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Salem to get to New Bedford in Boston?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Salem and New Bedford in Boston?

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

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