How to get from Back Bay to Salem, MA by bus and subway?

From Back Bay to Salem, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Salem, MA in Salem, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Haymarket station. Next, 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 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

77min$6.65
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 450450
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Salem Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ New Derby St
    ID 4562
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Back Bay to Salem, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE E and 450

To get from Back Bay to Salem, MA in Salem, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Copley station to Haymarket station. Next, 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 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

88min$6.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Bus - 450450
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Copley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Salem Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ New Derby St
    ID 4562
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Salem, MA

The distance between Back Bay and Salem, MA is approximately 16.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Salem, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Salem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Back Bay to Salem, MA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Back Bay to Salem, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE E and 450

To get from Back Bay to Salem, MA in Salem, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Copley station to Haymarket station. Next, 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 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

88min$6.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Bus - 450450
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Copley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Salem Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ New Derby St
    ID 4562
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 450.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Bus line 450.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay and Salem, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Salem, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston to Haymarket station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Haymarket station near Salem, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay to Salem, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Salem, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay to get to Salem, MA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Haymarket stop, which is closest to Salem, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay to Salem, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay to Salem, MA costs $6.65.

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