How to get from New Bedford, MA to Salem, MA by bus, subway and train?

From New Bedford, MA to Salem, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from New Bedford, MA to Salem, MA you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 450 bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station to Washington St @ New Derby St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $13.40. The bus, subway and train schedule from New Bedford, MA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

199min$13.40
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 450450
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from New Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Bedford
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORDFALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    Wait for train
    FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    #2018 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    100 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Salem Depot
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ New Derby St
    ID 4562
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From New Bedford, MA to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from New Bedford, MA to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford 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 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $12.65. The bus, subway and train schedule from New Bedford, MA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

225min$12.65
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from New Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Bedford
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORDFALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    Wait for train
    FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    #2018 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    100 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    23 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
    #33 | Rockport
  • 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 New Bedford, MA to Salem, MA

The distance between New Bedford, MA and Salem, MA is approximately 76.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Bedford, MA to Salem, MA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Salem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from New Bedford, MA to Salem, MA

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

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From New Bedford, MA to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from New Bedford, MA to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford 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 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $12.65. The bus, subway and train schedule from New Bedford, MA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

225min$12.65
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from New Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Bedford
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORDFALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    Wait for train
    FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    #2018 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    100 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    23 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
    #33 | Rockport
  • 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 New Bedford, MA to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 450.

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

    The alternative route takes 225 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Bedford, MA to Salem, MA?

    The FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train line goes from New Bedford station near New Bedford, MA in New Bedford to #2018 | South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till #2018 | South Station station near Salem, MA.

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

    The total travel time between New Bedford, MA and Salem, MA by train, subway and bus is about 3 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from the New Bedford station near New Bedford, MA in New Bedford.

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

    Get off the train at the #2018 | South Station stop, which is closest to Salem, MA.

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

    The ride from New Bedford, MA to Salem, MA costs $13.40.

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