Last train from Salem to Boston

When the last Newburyport/Rockport Line train leaves Salem for Boston, on weekdays and weekends, and what to do if you miss it.

By Ahmad Haji, founder of Cobblehop · October 29, 2026

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The last trains to Boston

Scheduled times on the fall 2026 timetable. Train numbers help you match the departure board.

All day: how often trains run

Before North Station, trains stop at Chelsea (for the Silver Line SL3), which can save you a change. Check the timetable: not every train stops at every station.

If you miss the last train

On weekdays there's still a way back by bus: bus 450, about 44 minutes. The last of these leaves around 11:53 pm. Ask Cobblehop for the route from where you are.

Tips

• Look for the inbound train. Trains to Boston are inbound, and the sign will say North Station.
• Leave a few minutes early. Commuter Rail trains can leave on time even when the platform is busy, and if you miss the last one there's no next train.
• Before you go out. Ask Cobblehop for "the last train from Salem" and it tells you when to leave where you are, using live times.
• Salem station is a short walk from downtown and the Essex Street pedestrian mall.

Step-free access

MBTA data lists every station on this route (Salem and North Station) as accessible. North Station has 6 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.

What it costs

• Commuter Rail. Salem to North Station is a Zone 3 fare, $8.00 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
• Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets.
• Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.

Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.

Last train from Salem: common questions

What time is the last train from Salem to Boston?

On weekdays, the last Newburyport/Rockport Line train from Salem to Boston leaves at 11:02 pm and reaches North Station at 11:33 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays the last train leaves at 11:01 pm.

Where does the train from Salem arrive in Boston?

At North Station. The ride takes about 35 minutes. Some trains also stop at Chelsea on the way in.

How often do trains run from Salem to Boston on weekends?

There are 18 trains on Saturdays, about once an hour during the day. On weekdays there are 29.

What if I miss the last train from Salem?

On weekdays there's still a way back by bus: bus 450, about 44 minutes. The last of these leaves around 11:53 pm. Ask Cobblehop for the route from where you are.

How much is the train from Salem to Boston?

$8.00 one way (Zone 3). Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail, so use the mTicket app, a fare machine or pay the conductor.

Related routes

• Last train from Beverly to Boston
• Last train from Lynn to Boston
• Boston to Salem by train (guide)
• Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)

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: Newburyport/Rockport Line timetable
• MBTA: Salem station
• MBTA: North Station station
• MBTA: Salem destination page
• MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
• MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts

Published October 29, 2026. Times come from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule. Holiday and special-event schedules can differ, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.