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How to get from Waltham to Salem, MA by train?

From Waltham to Salem, MA by train

To get from Waltham to Salem, MA in Salem, take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to North Station station. Next, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

82min$15.00
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #27 | Rockport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waltham to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 505 bus from Moody St @ Main St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St 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 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $10.15.

126min$10.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Moody St @ Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #1129 | Beverly
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    21 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 Waltham to Salem, MA

The distance between Waltham, Salem and Salem, MA, Salem is approximately 26.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to Salem, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Salem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Waltham
  • Newtonville
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Public transit stations close to Salem, MA, Salem

Salem, MA is located at Salem, MA, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ New Derby St.

Train stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Beverly

Bus stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Washington St @ New Derby St
  • New Derby St @ Klopp Alley
  • New Derby St Opp Klop Alley

From Waltham to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 505 bus from Moody St @ Main St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St 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 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $10.15.

126min$10.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Moody St @ Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #1129 | Beverly
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    21 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 Waltham to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line SL3, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waltham to Salem, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #410 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Station station near Salem, MA in Salem.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waltham to Salem, MA by train?

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Salem, MA in Salem by train is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #410 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Waltham to Salem, MA?

    The ride from Waltham to Salem, MA costs $15.00.