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

From Central to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Central to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E 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 11 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

71min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    7 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
    #125 | 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

Alternative route from Central to Salem, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Central to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Downtown Crossing 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 16 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

76min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 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
    #125 | 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
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Public transit directions from Central to Salem, MA

The distance between Central and Salem, MA is approximately 20.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central 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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Alternative route from Central to Salem, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Central to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Downtown Crossing 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 16 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

76min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 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
    #125 | 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central 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 11 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Central in Cambridge to Park Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Park Street station near Salem, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Central and Salem, MA by subway and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Central in Cambridge.

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

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

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

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

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