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

From Alewife to Salem, MA by bus and subway

To get from Alewife to Salem, MA in Salem, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife 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 30 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

90min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 450450
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 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 Alewife to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Alewife to Salem, MA 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 17 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

77min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Alewife to Salem, MA

The distance between Alewife and Salem, MA is approximately 21.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife 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 Alewife to Salem, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Alewife to Salem, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alewife) 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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From Alewife to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Alewife to Salem, MA 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 17 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

77min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alewife to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 450.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife 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 30 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Alewife in Cambridge to Park Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Park Street station near Salem, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Alewife and Salem, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Alewife in Cambridge.

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

    Get off the subway at the Park Street stop, which is closest to Salem, MA.

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

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

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