How to get from Ayer to Salem, MA by train?

From Ayer to Salem, MA by train

To get from Ayer to Salem, MA in Salem, take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to North Station station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $20.25.

164min$20.25
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ayer
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    70 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5033 | Rockport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ayer to Salem, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Ayer to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the 455 bus from Wonderland station to New Derby St @ Klopp Alley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

185min$16.35
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 455455
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ayer
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Bowdoin
    670 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Salem Depot Via Central Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Derby St @ Klopp Alley
    ID 6181
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ayer to Salem, MA

The distance between Ayer, Salem and Salem, MA, Salem is approximately 52.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayer to Salem, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Salem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ayer

Ayer is located at Ayer, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Ayer MA.

Bus stations close to Ayer:

  • Ayer MA
  • Ayer Public Library (26 E Main St)

Public transit stations close to Salem, MA, Salem

Salem, MA is located at Salem, MA, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Church St.

Train stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Beverly

Bus stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Washington St @ Church St
  • Essex St @ Flint St
  • Essex St @ Monroe St

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From Ayer to Salem, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Ayer to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Ayer station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the 455 bus from Wonderland station to New Derby St @ Klopp Alley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

185min$16.35
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 455455
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Ayer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ayer
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Bowdoin
    670 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wonderland
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wonderland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Salem Depot Via Central Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Derby St @ Klopp Alley
    ID 6181
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 455.

  • Is there a direct train between Ayer and Salem, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ayer to Salem, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #5412 | North Station station near Ayer in Ayer to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Station station near Salem, MA in Salem.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ayer to Salem, MA by train?

    The total travel time between Ayer in Ayer and Salem, MA in Salem by train is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ayer to get to Salem, MA?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #5412 | North Station station near Ayer in Ayer.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ayer and Salem, MA?

    Get off the train at the North Station station, which is closest to Salem, MA in Salem.

  • How much is the train fare from Ayer to Salem, MA?

    The ride from Ayer to Salem, MA costs $20.25.

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