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How to get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Salem, MA by bus and train?

From Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Margin St & Essex St station to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Newburyport station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The bus and train schedule from Essex Street - Essex Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

154min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 1111
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Margin St & Essex St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Margin St & Essex St
    ID 8989004
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pond Street - Cvs
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newburyport Mbta Station
    ID 8916186
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newburyport
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #130 | North Station
  • 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 Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Salem, MA by bus and train via 12, 11 and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Essex Street - Essex Plaza station to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Newburyport station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Essex Street - Essex Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

157min
Bus - 1212
Bus - 1111
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Essex Street - Essex Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essex Street - Essex Plaza
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Senior Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pond Street - Cvs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newburyport Mbta Station
    ID 8916186
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newburyport
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #130 | North Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 10
    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 Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Salem, MA

The distance between Essex Street - Essex Plaza and Salem, MA is approximately 44.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essex Street - Essex 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 Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Salem, MA

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

Alternative route from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Salem, MA by bus and train via 12, 11 and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Essex Street - Essex Plaza station to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 bus and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Newburyport station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Essex Street - Essex Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

157min
Bus - 1212
Bus - 1111
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Essex Street - Essex Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essex Street - Essex Plaza
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Senior Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Pond Street - Cvs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newburyport Mbta Station
    ID 8916186
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newburyport
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #130 | North Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 10
    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 Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 11, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Salem, MA?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 11, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essex Street - Essex Plaza and Salem, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Salem, MA?

    The 5 bus line goes from Margin St & Essex St station near Essex Street - Essex Plaza in Lawrence to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Mcgovern Transportation Center station near Salem, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Essex Street - Essex Plaza and Salem, MA by bus and train is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essex Street - Essex Plaza to get to Salem, MA?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Margin St & Essex St stop near Essex Street - Essex Plaza in Lawrence.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mcgovern Transportation Center station, which is closest to Salem, MA.