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

From Providence to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Providence to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Providence station to Ruggles 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 39 min. The ride fare is $22.65.

159min$22.65
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #824 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    64 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    13 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
    #131 | 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 Providence to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from Providence to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Providence station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $18.15.

159min$18.15
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #824 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    21 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 Providence to Salem, MA

The distance between Providence and Salem, MA is approximately 61.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Providence 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 Providence to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from Providence to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Providence station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $18.15.

159min$18.15
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #824 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #131 | Newburyport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    21 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 Providence to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

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

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train line goes from #824 | South Station station near Providence in Boston to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Ruggles station near Salem, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Providence and Salem, MA by train and subway is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from the #824 | South Station station near Providence in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the Ruggles station, which is closest to Salem, MA.

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

    The ride from Providence to Salem, MA costs $22.65.

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