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 in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End 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 7 min.

127min
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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 - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    43 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    9 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

Alternative route from Providence to Salem, MA by subway and train via PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, ORANGE LINE and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Providence to Salem, MA in Salem, 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 40 min. The ride fare is $22.65.

160min$22.65
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
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Public transit directions from Providence to Salem, MA

The distance between Providence, Salem and Salem, MA, Salem is approximately 61.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 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.

Public transit stations close to Providence

Providence is located at Providence, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Gaspee Opposite Providence Station.

Bus stations close to Providence:

  • Gaspee Opposite Providence Station
  • Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
  • Park Row West (Drop-Off Only)

Ferry stations close to Providence:

  • Providence, Ri

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 Opp Klop Alley.

Train stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Beverly

Bus stations close to Salem, MA:

  • New Derby St Opp Klop Alley
  • Lafayette St @ Harbor St
  • New Derby St @ Klopp Alley

Related Routes

Alternative route from Providence to Salem, MA by subway and train via PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, ORANGE LINE and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Providence to Salem, MA in Salem, 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 40 min. The ride fare is $22.65.

160min$22.65
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Subway line ORANGE LINE, 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 7 min.

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

    The ACELA train line goes from Boston station near Providence in Boston to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Back Bay - South End station near Salem, MA in Salem.

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

    The total travel time between Providence in Boston and Salem, MA in Salem by train and subway is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the ACELA train from the Boston 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 Back Bay - South End station, which is closest to Salem, MA in Salem.

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