How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA by subway and train?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife 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 22 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

82min$10.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    4 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
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 8
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife 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 27 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

87min$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 Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 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
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma), Salem and Salem, MA, Salem is approximately 22.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Salem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Cambridge (Ma)

Cambridge (Ma) is located at Cambridge (Ma), Salem and the nearest public transit station is Alewife.

Subway stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge (Ma):

  • Alewife Station (Arrive)
  • Alewife
  • Alewife Station (Depart)

Public transit stations close to Salem, MA, Salem

Salem, MA is located at Salem, MA, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ New Derby St.

Train stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Beverly

Bus stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Washington St @ New Derby St
  • Lafayette St @ Harbor St
  • Essex St @ Flint St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife 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 27 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

87min$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 Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 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
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Salem, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge to Braintree station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Braintree station near Salem, MA in Salem.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge and Salem, MA in Salem by subway and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Salem, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge (Ma) and Salem, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Braintree station, which is closest to Salem, MA in Salem.

  • How much is the subway fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA?

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Salem, MA costs $10.40.

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