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 in Salem, 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 17 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

77min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE 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

From Central to Salem, MA by bus and subway

To get from Central to Salem, MA in Salem, 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.

85min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE 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
    Ashmont
  • 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
    2 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, Salem and Salem, MA, Salem is approximately 20.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 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.

Public transit stations close to Central

Central is located at Central, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Central:

  • Kendall/MIT
  • Boston Univ. Central
  • Boston Univ. East

Bus stations close to Central:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
  • Central - Massachusetts Ave Opp Pearl St

Public transit stations close to Salem, MA, Salem

Salem, MA is located at Salem, MA, Salem and the nearest public transit station is New Derby St @ Klopp Alley.

Train stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Beverly

Bus stations close to Salem, MA:

  • New Derby St @ Klopp Alley
  • New Derby St Opp Klop Alley
  • Washington St @ New Derby St

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From Central to Salem, MA by bus and subway

To get from Central to Salem, MA in Salem, 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.

85min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE 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
    Ashmont
  • 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
    2 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 77 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • 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 train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Central in Cambridge and Salem, MA in Salem by subway and train is about 1 hr 17 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 Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Salem, MA in Salem.

  • 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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