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

From Central to Salem, MA by bus and subway

To get from Central to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus 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 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 25 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Bus - 450450
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
    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
    Haymarket
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    50 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
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central to Salem, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 450

To get from Central to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus 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 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 25 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 450450
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
    Haymarket
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    50 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
    57 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 Central to Salem, MA

The distance between Central and Salem, MA is approximately 18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central 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 Central to Salem, MA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central to Salem, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 450

To get from Central to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus 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 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 25 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 450450
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
    Haymarket
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    50 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
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E, Bus line 450.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 450.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central 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 25 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Central and Salem, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

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

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

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

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