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

From Cambridge to Salem by bus and subway

To get from Cambridge to Salem in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 450 bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Cambridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem on the Moovit app.

88min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 450450
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
    Downtown Crossing
    12 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Salem Depot
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Salem
    Ride to bus station
    Salem
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cambridge to Salem by bus and subway via RED LINE and 450

To get from Cambridge to Salem in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Park Street station. Next, take the 450 bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Cambridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem on the Moovit app.

88min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 450450
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Salem Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Salem
    Ride to bus station
    Salem
    62 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 19.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge to Salem by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Cambridge to Salem

To check the bus and subway 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 bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 bus and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cambridge to Salem by bus and subway via RED LINE and 450

To get from Cambridge to Salem in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Park Street station. Next, take the 450 bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Cambridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem on the Moovit app.

88min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 450450
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Salem Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Salem
    Ride to bus station
    Salem
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 450.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 450.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Cambridge to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Salem in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Cambridge and Salem in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont 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 Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Salem in Boston.

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

    The ride from Cambridge to Salem costs $6.65.

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