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

From Harvard Square to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from Harvard Square to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square 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 11 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

71min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard Square
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    3 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
    #5025 | 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 Harvard Square to Salem, MA

The distance between Harvard Square, Salem and Salem, MA, Salem is approximately 21.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square 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 Harvard Square

Harvard Square is located at Harvard Square, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Harvard.

Subway stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Central
  • Gilman Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Harvard
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate

Public transit stations close to Salem, MA, Salem

Salem, MA is located at Salem, MA, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Essex St @ Flint St.

Train stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Beverly

Bus stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Essex St @ Flint St
  • Essex St Opp Monroe St
  • Essex St @ Monroe St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard Square 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 11 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard Square to Salem, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Harvard Square in Cambridge 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 in Salem.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Salem, MA in Salem by subway and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harvard Square to get to Salem, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

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

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

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

    The ride from Harvard Square to Salem, MA costs $10.40.

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