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 in Salem, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Park Street station. Next, 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.

86min$6.65
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED 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
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Salem Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ New Derby St
    ID 4562
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Harvard to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square 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 18 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

78min$10.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 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
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Public transit directions from Harvard to Salem, MA

The distance between Harvard, Salem and Salem, MA, Salem is approximately 18.98 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.

Public transit stations close to Harvard

Harvard is located at Harvard, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St.

Subway stations close to Harvard:

  • Central
  • Union Square
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate
  • JFK St @ Eliot St

Public transit stations close to Salem, MA, Salem

Salem, MA is located at Salem, MA, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Essex St @ Summer St.

Train stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Beverly

Bus stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Essex St @ Summer St
  • North St @ Essex St
  • Washington St @ New Derby St

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From Harvard to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Harvard to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square 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 18 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

78min$10.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 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

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, Bus line 450.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line 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 Braintree station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Braintree station near Salem, MA in Salem.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard in Cambridge and Salem, MA in Salem 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 Braintree stop, which is closest to Salem, MA in Salem.

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

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

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