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

By bus and subway

To get from Salem to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 401 bus from East Broadway at Union St station to 6th St at Race St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 36 min.

396min
Bus - 401
401
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from East Broadway at Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem
  • 2
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5th St Station
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Spring Garden Station
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Salem to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 401 bus from East Broadway at Union St station to Broadway In Front Of Wrtc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0305 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 27 min.

747min
Bus - 401
401
Bus - GREYHOUND US0305GREYHOUND US0305
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from East Broadway at Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem
  • 2
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    ID 15031
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camden Walter Rand Trans Center
    ID CDN6
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0305GREYHOUND US0305
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0305
    Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID PHL6
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salem to Charlestown

The distance between Salem, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 63.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 396 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem to Charlestown by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Salem

Salem is located at Salem, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Broadway at Yorke St.

Bus stations close to Salem:

  • Broadway at Yorke St
  • East Broadway at Ninth St
  • East Broadway at Eakin St

Public transit stations close to Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
  • General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd
  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS

By bus

To get from Salem to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 401 bus from East Broadway at Union St station to Broadway In Front Of Wrtc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0305 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 27 min.

747min
Bus - 401
401
Bus - GREYHOUND US0305GREYHOUND US0305
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from East Broadway at Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem
  • 2
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    ID 15031
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camden Walter Rand Trans Center
    ID CDN6
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0305GREYHOUND US0305
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0305
    Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID PHL6
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 396 minutes, using Bus line 401, Bus line MFL, Bus line FLIXBUS 2602.

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

    The alternative route takes 747 minutes, using Bus line 401, Bus line GREYHOUND US0305, Bus line FLIXBUS 2602.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salem and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Salem to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    The 401 bus line goes from Philadelphia station near Salem to 6th St at Race St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Charlestown station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Salem and Charlestown in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 6 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Salem to get to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 401 bus from the Philadelphia stop near Salem in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Salem and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Charlestown stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.

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