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

From Salem to Somerville by subway and train

To get from Salem to Somerville in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

78min$10.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
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
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Davis Sq.
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Salem to Somerville by subway and train via NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, GREEN LINE D and RED LINE

To get from Salem to Somerville in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

78min$10.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - RED LINE
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
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    7 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Davis Sq.
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    15 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 22.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem to Somerville by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Salem

Salem is located at Salem, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Church St.

Train stations close to Salem:

  • Beverly
  • Montserrat

Bus stations close to Salem:

  • Washington St @ Church St
  • North St Opp Mason St
  • North St @ Mason St

Public transit stations close to Somerville, Boston

Somerville is located at Somerville, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Elm St @ Cutter Ave.

Subway stations close to Somerville:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Somerville:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville:

  • Elm St @ Cutter Ave
  • Elm St @ Russell St
  • Holland St @ Dover St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Salem to Somerville by subway and train via NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, GREEN LINE D and RED LINE

To get from Salem to Somerville in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Salem station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

78min$10.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - RED LINE
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
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    7 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Davis Sq.
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Salem and Somerville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Salem to Somerville?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #120 | North Station station near Salem in Salem to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till North Station station near Somerville in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Salem in Salem and Somerville in Boston by train and subway is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the #120 | 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 station, which is closest to Somerville in Boston.

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

    The ride from Salem to Somerville costs $10.40.

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