How to get from Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA by bus and train?

From Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA in Salem, take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Chelsea station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.90.

71min$5.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #125 | Newburyport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 15 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

75min$10.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    5 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
    #125 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA

The distance between Boston (South Station), Salem and Salem, MA, Salem is approximately 19.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Salem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 15 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

75min$10.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    5 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
    #125 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston (South Station) and Salem, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA?

    The SL3 bus line goes from South Station station near Boston (South Station) in Boston to Chelsea station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chelsea station near Salem, MA in Salem.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) in Boston and Salem, MA in Salem by bus and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston (South Station) to get to Salem, MA?

    Get on the SL3 bus from the South Station stop near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Salem, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Chelsea station, which is closest to Salem, MA in Salem.

  • When is the first train from Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA?

    The first train from Boston (South Station) in Boston to Salem, MA in Salem is Newburyport/Rockport. It leaves the North Station station at 1:35 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Salem, MA costs $5.90.

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