How to get from Riverside to Salem, MA by bus and train?

From Riverside to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from Riverside to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 558 bus from Riverside station to Moody St @ Carter St 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 38 min. The ride fare is $19.25.

98min$19.25
Bus - 558558
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Riverside
  • 2
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Newton Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 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

From Riverside to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Riverside to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Auburndale station to Back Bay - South End 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 54 min. The ride fare is $17.40.

114min$17.40
Walk to train station
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Auburndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Auburndale
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    24 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    9 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
    #1129 | Beverly
  • 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 Riverside to Salem, MA

The distance between Riverside, Salem and Salem, MA, Salem is approximately 31.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside 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.

Public transit stations close to Riverside

Riverside is located at Riverside, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Riverside.

Subway stations close to Riverside:

  • Waban
  • Woodland
  • Riverside

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • West Newton
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • Riverside
  • Riverside Station
  • Riverside Mbta Station

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 Riverside to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Riverside to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Auburndale station to Back Bay - South End 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 54 min. The ride fare is $17.40.

114min$17.40
Walk to train station
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Auburndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Auburndale
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    24 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    9 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
    #1129 | Beverly
  • 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 Riverside to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 558, Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Riverside to Salem, MA?

    The 558 bus line goes from Newton Corner station near Riverside in Newton to Moody St @ Carter St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Moody St @ Carter St station near Salem, MA in Salem.

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

    The total travel time between Riverside in Newton and Salem, MA in Salem by bus and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 558 bus from the Newton Corner stop near Riverside in Newton.

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

    Get off the bus at the Moody St @ Carter St station, which is closest to Salem, MA in Salem.

  • How much is the bus fare from Riverside to Salem, MA?

    The ride from Riverside to Salem, MA costs $19.25.

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