How to get from Salem to Somerville by bus and train?

From Salem to Somerville by bus and train

To get from Salem to Somerville in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EZRIDE bus and finally take the 88 bus from Lechmere station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $9.70. The bus and train schedule from Salem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Somerville on the Moovit app.

77min$9.70
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
Bus - 8888
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salem
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #120 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
    Wait for bus
    EZRIDE
    Outbound To Erie St From North Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lechmere
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lechmere
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    Clarendon Hill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Davis
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Salem to Somerville by subway and train

To get from Salem to Somerville in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The bus and train schedule from Salem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Somerville on the Moovit app.

84min$10.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salem
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #120 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1411 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    10 min
  • 6
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Davis Sq.
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salem to Somerville

The distance between Salem, Boston and Somerville, Boston is approximately 20.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem to Somerville by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Salem to Somerville

To check the bus and train schedule from Salem to Somerville using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Salem) and destination (Somerville), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

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From Salem to Somerville by subway and train

To get from Salem to Somerville in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The bus and train schedule from Salem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Somerville on the Moovit app.

84min$10.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salem
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #120 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1411 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    10 min
  • 6
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Davis Sq.
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Somerville?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line EZRIDE, Bus line 88.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salem to Somerville?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Salem and Somerville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Salem to Somerville?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from North Station station near Salem in Salem to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till North Station station near Somerville in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salem to Somerville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Salem in Salem and Somerville in Boston by train and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Salem to get to Somerville?

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the North Station station near Salem in Salem.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Salem and Somerville?

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Somerville in Boston.

  • How much is the train fare from Salem to Somerville?

    The ride from Salem to Somerville costs $9.70.

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