How to get from Central Avenue to Salem, MA by subway and train?

From Central Avenue to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Central Avenue to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the MATTAPAN LINE subway from Central Avenue station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED 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 46 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

106min$10.40
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central Avenue
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | Rockport
  • 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 Central Avenue to Salem, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Central Avenue to Salem, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 21 bus from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St station to Forest Hills 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 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

121min$12.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St
    ID 501
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #1129 | Beverly
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 10
    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 Central Avenue to Salem, MA

The distance between Central Avenue and Salem, MA is approximately 25.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Avenue to Salem, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Salem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Central Avenue to Salem, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Central Avenue to Salem, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 21 bus from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St station to Forest Hills 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 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

121min$12.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St
    ID 501
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #1129 | Beverly
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 10
    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 Central Avenue to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 21, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Avenue to Salem, MA?

    The MATTAPAN LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Central Avenue in Milton to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Salem, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Avenue to Salem, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Central Avenue and Salem, MA by subway and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the MATTAPAN LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Central Avenue in Milton.

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

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station, which is closest to Salem, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Central Avenue to Salem, MA?

    The ride from Central Avenue to Salem, MA costs $10.40.

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