How to get from South Station Boston to Salem, MA by bus and train?

From South Station Boston to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from South Station Boston to Salem, MA in Salem, take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Chelsea station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $5.90. The bus and train schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

68min$5.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #125 | Newburyport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station Boston to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from South Station Boston to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 11 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The bus and train schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

71min$10.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 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
    #125 | 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 South Station Boston to Salem, MA

The distance between South Station Boston and Salem, MA is approximately 19.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston to Salem, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Salem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from South Station Boston to Salem, MA

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

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From South Station Boston to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from South Station Boston to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 11 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The bus and train schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

71min$10.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 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
    #125 | 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station Boston to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Salem, MA?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station Boston and Salem, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Station Boston to Salem, MA?

    The SL3 bus line goes from South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston to Chelsea station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chelsea station near Salem, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Boston to Salem, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Salem, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Station Boston to get to Salem, MA?

    Get on the SL3 bus from the South Station stop near South Station Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Station Boston and Salem, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Chelsea station, which is closest to Salem, MA.

  • When is the last train from South Station Boston to Salem, MA?

    The last train from South Station Boston in Boston to Salem, MA in Salem is the Newburyport/Rockport line. It leaves the North Station station at 7:55 PM.

  • When is the first bus from South Station Boston to Salem, MA?

    The first bus from South Station Boston in Boston to Salem, MA in Salem is Haymarket - Salem Depot. It leaves the Congress St @ Haymarket Sta stop at 8:20 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Station Boston to Salem, MA?

    The ride from South Station Boston to Salem, MA costs $5.90.

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