How to get from Forest Hills to Salem, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Forest Hills to Salem, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Forest Hills to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE bus from Forest Hills station to Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway 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 33 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

93min$12.10
Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Jackson Square (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway
    ID 9070007
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jackson Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5129 | Newburyport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Forest Hills to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from Forest Hills to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Forest Hills station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

97min$8.30
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Forest Hills
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5129 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    21 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 Forest Hills to Salem, MA

The distance between Forest Hills, Salem and Salem, MA, Salem is approximately 23.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills to Salem, MA by bus, 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 Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Salem and the nearest public transit station is South St @ Spalding St.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Green Street
  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • South St @ Spalding St
  • Washington St @ Arborway Garage
  • Arborway Opp Courthouse

Public transit stations close to Salem, MA, Salem

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

Train stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Beverly

Bus stations close to Salem, MA:

  • New Derby St @ Klopp Alley
  • New Derby St Opp Klop Alley
  • Washington St @ New Derby St

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From Forest Hills to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from Forest Hills to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Forest Hills station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

97min$8.30
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Forest Hills
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5129 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    21 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 Forest Hills to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Salem, MA?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills and Salem, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Hills to Salem, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE bus line goes from Jackson Square (Shuttle) station near Forest Hills in Boston to Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway station near Salem, MA in Salem.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills to Salem, MA by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills in Boston and Salem, MA in Salem by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forest Hills to get to Salem, MA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE bus from the Jackson Square (Shuttle) stop near Forest Hills in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forest Hills and Salem, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway station, which is closest to Salem, MA in Salem.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from Forest Hills to Salem, MA?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Salem, MA costs $12.10.

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