How to get from Forest Hills to Salem, MA by bus and train?

From Forest Hills to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from Forest Hills to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Forest Hills 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 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

96min$8.30
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 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
    #5129 | Newburyport
  • 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

From Forest Hills to Salem, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Forest Hills to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 39 bus from Forest Hills station to 360 Huntington Ave 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 45 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

105min$12.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3939
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Back Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    360 Huntington Ave
    ID 81317
    20 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
    19 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
    #5129 | 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 Forest Hills to Salem, MA

The distance between Forest Hills, Salem and Salem, MA, Salem is approximately 24.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills 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.

Public transit stations close to Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Forest Hills.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Stony Brook
  • Green Street

Train stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Washington St @ Arborway Garage
  • Arborway Opp Courthouse

Public transit stations close to Salem, MA, Salem

Salem, MA is located at Salem, MA, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Essex St @ Beckford St.

Train stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Beverly

Bus stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Essex St @ Beckford St
  • Essex St Opp Monroe St
  • Essex St @ Monroe St

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From Forest Hills to Salem, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Forest Hills to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 39 bus from Forest Hills station to 360 Huntington Ave 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 45 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

105min$12.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3939
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Back Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    360 Huntington Ave
    ID 81317
    20 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
    19 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
    #5129 | 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 Forest Hills to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Salem, MA?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 39, Subway line GREEN LINE E, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct train between Forest Hills and Salem, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Forest Hills to Salem, MA?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #5620 | South Station station near Forest Hills in Boston to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till South Station station near Salem, MA in Salem.

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hills in Boston and Salem, MA in Salem by train and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Forest Hills to get to Salem, MA?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #5620 | South Station station near Forest Hills in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the South Station station, which is closest to Salem, MA in Salem.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Forest Hills to Salem, MA?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Salem, MA costs $8.30.

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