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 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. The subway and train schedule from Providence may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

127min
Train - ACELAACELA
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
    45 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    8 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 and Salem, MA 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.

Subway And Train schedule from Providence to Salem, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Providence to Salem, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Providence) and destination (Salem, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, 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 subway and train schedules.

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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.

  • 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 Back Bay - South End station near Providence in Boston to Causeway St (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Causeway St (East) 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 7 min.

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

    Get on the ACELA train from the Back Bay - South End 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 Causeway St (East) station, which is closest to Salem, MA.

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