How to get from Harvard Square to Salem by bus and subway?

From Harvard Square to Salem by bus and subway

To get from Harvard Square 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 Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D 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 29 min. The ride fare is $4.25. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem on the Moovit app.

89min$4.25
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 450450
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    Haymarket
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    20 yd • 1 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
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Public transit directions from Harvard Square to Salem

The distance between Harvard Square, Boston and Salem, Boston is approximately 19.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square 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 Harvard Square to Salem

To check the bus and subway schedule from Harvard Square to Salem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harvard Square) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Salem?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 450.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard Square and Salem?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard Square to Salem?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Harvard Square station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Park Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Park Street station near Salem in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard Square to Salem by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Salem in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harvard Square to get to Salem?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Harvard Square station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard Square and Salem?

    Get off the subway at the Park Street stop, which is closest to Salem in Boston.

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

    The ride from Harvard Square to Salem costs $4.25.

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