Salem station to Cape Ann Museum
Plain directions from Salem station to Cape Ann Museum, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Halloween weekend: On Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026, the MBTA runs a special Halloween schedule on the Newburyport/Rockport Line, so the weekend train times on this page don't apply on those two days. See Getting around Salem in October for the Halloween times.
Salem station to Cape Ann Museum
- Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the Newburyport/Rockport LineFrom Salem, toward Rockport6 stops, about 30 min
- Get off at Gloucester
- Walk about 9 min to Cape Ann Museum
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport to Gloucester, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 39 minutes. On weekdays Newburyport/Rockport Line trains run about every 90 min during the day.
Get the live route from Salem station to Cape Ann Museum
Step by step
- At Salem, take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport.
- Ride about 30 min to Gloucester, with 5 stops on the way.
- Walk about 9 min to Cape Ann Museum.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 7:09 am | 11:43 pm | About every 90 min | About 39 min |
| Saturday | 7:03 am | 11:53 pm | About every 2 hours | About 40 min |
| Sunday | 7:03 am | 11:53 pm | About every 2 hours | About 40 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Salem, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Newburyport/Rockport Line trains.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Salem at 11:43 pm and gets to Cape Ann Museum around 12:21 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:53 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:53 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Check the destination on the train. Salem also has trains to Beverly and Newburyport on this line, and they don't go to Gloucester.
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Rockport on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- The Cape Ann Museum's main building is on Pleasant Street in downtown Gloucester.
- Salem station is on Bridge Street, at the north edge of downtown.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Salem and Gloucester) as accessible. Salem has 2 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Commuter Rail. Salem to Gloucester is a Interzone 5 fare, $4.75 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.
Salem station to Cape Ann Museum: common questions
How do I get from Salem station to Cape Ann Museum by public transit?
Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport to Gloucester, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 39 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Salem station to Cape Ann Museum?
About 39 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Newburyport/Rockport Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Newburyport/Rockport Line trains run?
About every 90 min on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Salem station to Cape Ann Museum?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Salem at 11:43 pm and gets to Cape Ann Museum around 12:21 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:53 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:53 pm.
Related routes
- Salem station to Singing Beach
- Salem station to Salem Maritime National Historical Park
- Logan Airport to Cape Ann Museum
- North Station to Cape Ann Museum
- Getting around Salem in October (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Salem station
- Salem station to Salem State University
- Salem station to Salem Hospital
- Salem station to Northshore Mall
- Salem station to Lynn Beach
- All routes from Salem station
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: Gloucester station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- 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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