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

From Quincy Center to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Quincy Center to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Quincy Center 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 25 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

85min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    22 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
    #27 | Rockport
  • 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 Quincy Center to Salem, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, GREEN LINE E and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Quincy Center to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Quincy Center station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E 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 34 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

94min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    7 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
    #27 | Rockport
  • 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 Quincy Center to Salem, MA

The distance between Quincy Center and Salem, MA is approximately 26.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Quincy Center 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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Alternative route from Quincy Center to Salem, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, GREEN LINE E and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Quincy Center to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Quincy Center station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E 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 34 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

94min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    7 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
    #27 | Rockport
  • 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 Quincy Center to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Quincy Center 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 25 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Quincy Center to Salem, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Quincy Center in Quincy 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.

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

    The total travel time between Quincy Center and Salem, MA by subway and train is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Quincy Center to get to Salem, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Quincy Center in Quincy.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Quincy Center and Salem, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Salem, MA.

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

    The ride from Quincy Center to Salem, MA costs $10.40.

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