Back Bay Station to Salem Hospital
The T route from Back Bay Station to Salem Hospital: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Back Bay Station to Salem Hospital
- Orange Line
- Bus 450
- Take the Orange LineFrom Back Bay, toward Oak Grove5 stops, about 7 min
- Change at Haymarket
- Take bus 450Toward Salem Depot47 stops, about 51 min
- Get off at Opp 30 Highland AveThe stop after Highland Ave opp Proctor St
- Walk about 8 min to Salem Hospital
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Haymarket, then bus 450 to Opp 30 Highland Ave, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 73 minutes (65-87 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 450 runs about every 50 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to Salem Hospital
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
- Ride 5 stops, about 7 min, through Tufts Medical Center, Chinatown, Downtown Crossing and State, and get off at Haymarket.
- At Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, change to bus 450 toward Salem Depot.
- Ride about 51 min (47 stops). Get off at Opp 30 Highland Ave, the stop after Highland Ave opp Proctor St.
- Walk about 8 min to Salem Hospital.
Other ways to go
- Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to North Station, the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport to Salem, then bus 450 to Highland Ave @ Proctor St, and walk about 8 min: about 80 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:05 am | 12:07 am | About every 50 min | About 73 min |
| Saturday | 5:48 am | 11:29 pm | Varies | About 73 min |
| Sunday | 7:10 am | 10:19 pm | Varies | About 73 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Back Bay, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 450 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 12:07 am and gets to Salem Hospital around 1:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:29 pm, and on Sunday nights at 10:19 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Highland Ave opp Proctor St. The next stop is Opp 30 Highland Ave. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Salem Hospital is on Highland Avenue in Salem.
- Back Bay station has the Orange Line, Commuter Rail and Amtrak under one roof. It connects to Copley Place by an indoor passage.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Back Bay and Haymarket) as accessible. Haymarket has 6 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and bus. The subway is $2.40 one way, and a local bus is $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, you can change between bus and subway within 2 hours of your first tap and pay only the highest fare, if you use the same card or phone each time.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Back Bay Station to Salem Hospital: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Salem Hospital by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Haymarket, then bus 450 to Opp 30 Highland Ave, and walk about 8 min. The trip takes about 73 minutes (65-87 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Salem Hospital?
About 73 minutes on the main route, or 65-87 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Haymarket. Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to Haymarket, then bus 450 to Opp 30 Highland Ave, and walk about 8 min.
How often does bus 450 run?
About every 50 min on weekdays during the day, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Back Bay Station to Salem Hospital?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 12:07 am and gets to Salem Hospital around 1:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:29 pm, and on Sunday nights at 10:19 pm.
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Orange Line
- MBTA: bus 450
- MBTA: Back Bay station
- MBTA: Haymarket station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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