There are 4 ways to get from Cape Cod Canal to Salem by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sagamore Circle to Bostonbus Bz 0947 / ...
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 23m$29–47Drive 70.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cape Cod Canal to Salemcar 70.5 mi
1h 29m$13–19Bus, train via Chelsea
- Take the bus from Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6 to Boston South Busesbus
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
2h 39m$38–58Bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6 to Boston South Busesbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Essex St @ Summer Stbus 450
3h 26m$36–50
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cape Cod Canal to Salem is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Cod Canal to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Cape Cod Canal to Salem. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6 and arriving at Essex St @ Summer St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Cape Cod Canal and Salem is 74 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cape Cod Canal to Salem without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 23m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Cape Cod Canal to Salem, including transfers.
Cape Cod Canal to Salem bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, depart from Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6 station.
Cape Cod Canal to Salem bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Cod Canal to Salem is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Cape Cod Canal to Salem.
There are 1305+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Cape Cod Canal, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Cape Cod Canal to Essex St @ Summer St via Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6, Boston, South Station, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 3h 26m.
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Chelsea to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Sagamore Circle to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- info@p-b.com
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–29
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $22–29
Bus from Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–29
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $22–29
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Essex St @ Summer St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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