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

From Somerville to Salem by subway and train

To get from Somerville to Salem in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. 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 5 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The subway and train schedule from Somerville may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Salem on the Moovit app.

65min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    2 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 Somerville to Salem by subway and train via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Somerville to Salem in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE 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 10 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The subway and train schedule from Somerville may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Salem on the Moovit app.

70min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 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 Somerville to Salem

The distance between Somerville, Boston and Salem, Boston is approximately 20.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerville 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 Somerville to Salem

To check the subway and train schedule from Somerville to Salem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Somerville) 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 Somerville to Salem by subway and train via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Somerville to Salem in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE 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 10 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The subway and train schedule from Somerville may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Salem on the Moovit app.

70min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 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 Somerville to Salem?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Somerville 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 5 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Somerville 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 Somerville to Salem in Boston by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Somerville and Salem in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Somerville in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Somerville 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 Somerville to Salem?

    The ride from Somerville to Salem costs $10.40.

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