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

From South Station to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from South Station to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Chelsea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the 455 bus from Salem station to New Derby St Opp Klop Alley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $7.60.

60min$7.60
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - 455455
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Station
  • 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
    #5025 | Rockport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Wonderland Via Central Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Derby St Opp Klop Alley
    ID 6103
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    250 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Station to Salem, MA by bus and train via SL3 and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from South Station 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 1 min. The ride fare is $5.90.

61min$5.90
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Station
  • 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
    #5025 | Rockport
  • 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
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Public transit directions from South Station to Salem, MA

The distance between South Station, Salem and Salem, MA, Salem is approximately 20.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station 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 South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Salem and the nearest public transit station is South Station - Summer St @ Surface Rd.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown
  • Tufts Medical Center

Train stations close to South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • South Station - Summer St @ Surface Rd
  • Federal St @ Matthews St
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

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 @ Hamilton St.

Train stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Beverly

Bus stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Essex St @ Hamilton St
  • Essex St @ Beckford St
  • Essex St @ Flint St

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Station to Salem, MA by bus and train via SL3 and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from South Station 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 1 min. The ride fare is $5.90.

61min$5.90
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Station
  • 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
    #5025 | Rockport
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line 455.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station and Salem, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

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

    The SL3 bus line goes from Chelsea station near South Station in Boston to Chelsea station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chelsea station near Salem, MA in Salem.

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

    The total travel time between South Station in Boston and Salem, MA in Salem by bus and train is about 60 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The last train from South Station in Boston to Salem, MA in Salem is the Newburyport/Rockport line. It leaves the North Station station at 6:55 PM.

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

    The ride from South Station to Salem, MA costs $7.60.

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