How to get from Cambridge to Salem by subway and train?

From Cambridge to Salem by subway and train

To get from Cambridge to Salem in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The subway and train schedule from Cambridge may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Salem on the Moovit app.

67min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | Rockport
  • 7
    Ride to train station Salem
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cambridge to Salem by subway and train via RED LINE, GREEN LINE D and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Cambridge to Salem in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The subway and train schedule from Cambridge may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Salem on the Moovit app.

67min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Salem
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge to Salem

The distance between Cambridge, Boston and Salem, Boston is approximately 20.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge to Salem by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Cambridge to Salem

To check the subway and train schedule from Cambridge to Salem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cambridge) and destination (Salem), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 subway and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Cambridge to Salem by subway and train via RED LINE, GREEN LINE D and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Cambridge to Salem in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The subway and train schedule from Cambridge may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Salem on the Moovit app.

67min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Salem
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge and Salem in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge to Salem in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Porter station near Salem in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Cambridge and Salem in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge to get to Salem in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge and Salem in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Porter station, which is closest to Salem in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Cambridge to Salem?

    The ride from Cambridge to Salem costs $10.40.

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