How to get from Harvard to Salem, MA by bus and subway?

From Harvard to Salem, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 450 bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station to Washington St @ New Derby St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

86min$6.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 450450
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    3 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
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ New Derby St
    ID 4562
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard to Salem, MA

The distance between Harvard and Salem, MA is approximately 19.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard to Salem, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Salem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Harvard to Salem, MA

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 450.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard and Salem, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard to Salem, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Harvard Square station near Harvard in Cambridge to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Salem, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard and Salem, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Salem, MA.

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

    The ride from Harvard to Salem, MA costs $6.65.

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