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How to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA by bus and subway?

From South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA by bus and subway

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally 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 23 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from South Station Bus Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

83min$6.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 450450
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Salem Depot
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ New Derby St
    ID 4562
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 450

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA in Salem, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown 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 23 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from South Station Bus Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

83min$6.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 450450
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    4 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 South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA

The distance between South Station Bus Terminal and Salem, MA is approximately 16.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Bus Terminal 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 South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station Bus Terminal) 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 South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 450

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA in Salem, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown 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 23 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from South Station Bus Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Salem, MA on the Moovit app.

83min$6.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 450450
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    4 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 South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 450.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 450.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station Bus Terminal and Salem, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near South Station Bus Terminal in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Alewife station near Salem, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station Bus Terminal and Salem, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station Bus Terminal to get to Salem, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near South Station Bus Terminal in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station Bus Terminal and Salem, MA?

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

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

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

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA?

    The ride from South Station Bus Terminal to Salem, MA costs $6.65.

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