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 you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D 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 31 min. The ride fare is $4.25. 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.

91min$4.25
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
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
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    5 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
    58 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 Alewife to Salem, MA

The distance between Alewife and Salem, MA is approximately 21.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 450.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife 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 31 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Park Street station near Alewife in Cambridge to Haymarket station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Haymarket 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 31 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Park Street 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 Haymarket stop, which is closest to Salem, MA.

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

    The ride from Alewife to Salem, MA costs $4.25.

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