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

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

To get from South Station Bus Terminal 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 10 min. The ride fare is $5.90.

70min$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
    220 yd • 3 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 Bus Terminal to Salem, MA by subway and train

To get from South Station Bus Terminal 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 Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE 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 13 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

73min$10.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
    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
    North Station
    4 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 Bus Terminal to Salem, MA

The distance between South Station Bus Terminal and Salem, MA is approximately 19.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Bus Terminal 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.

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

To get from South Station Bus Terminal 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 Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE 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 13 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

73min$10.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
    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
    North Station
    4 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 Bus Terminal to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station Bus Terminal 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 10 min.

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

    The SL3 bus line goes from South Station station near South Station Bus Terminal 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 Bus Terminal to Salem, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Station Bus Terminal and Salem, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The first train from South Station Bus Terminal in Boston to Salem, MA in Salem is Newburyport/Rockport. It leaves the North Station station at 2:35 AM.

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

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

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

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

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