How to get from Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA by bus and train?

From Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 24 bus from Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $18.50. The bus and train schedule from Merrimac Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

169min$18.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - LOWELL
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #33 | 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 Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA by bus and train via 5, HAVERHILL and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Royal Park Garden station to Mcg H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $18.50. The bus and train schedule from Merrimac Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

154min$18.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Royal Park Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Park Garden
    ID 8989000
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcg H
    ID 11109724
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #232 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #137 | 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 Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA

The distance between Merrimac Plaza and Salem, MA is approximately 52.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimac Plaza 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 Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merrimac Plaza) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA by bus and train via 5, HAVERHILL and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Royal Park Garden station to Mcg H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $18.50. The bus and train schedule from Merrimac Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

154min$18.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Royal Park Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Park Garden
    ID 8989000
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcg H
    ID 11109724
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #232 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #137 | 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 Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 24, Train line LOWELL, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA?

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line HAVERHILL, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimac Plaza and Salem, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA?

    The 24 bus line goes from Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket station near Merrimac Plaza in Methuen Town to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Salem, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merrimac Plaza and Salem, MA by bus and train is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrimac Plaza to get to Salem, MA?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Merrimac Plaza - Market Basket stop near Merrimac Plaza in Methuen Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrimac Plaza and Salem, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station, which is closest to Salem, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA?

    The ride from Merrimac Plaza to Salem, MA costs $18.50.

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