Salem station to Lynn Beach
The train route from Salem station to Lynn Beach: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
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 Lynn Beach
- Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the Newburyport/Rockport LineFrom Salem, toward North Station2 stops, about 9 min
- Get off at Lynn Interim
- Walk about 11 min to Lynn Beach
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward North Station to Lynn Interim, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes. On weekdays Newburyport/Rockport Line trains run about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from Salem station to Lynn Beach
Step by step
- At Salem, take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward North Station.
- Ride about 9 min to Lynn Interim, with 1 stop on the way.
- Walk about 11 min to Lynn Beach.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:00 am | 12:30 am | About every 30 min | About 20 min |
| Saturday | 5:31 am | 11:50 pm | About once an hour | About 20 min |
| Sunday | 5:31 am | 11:40 pm | About once an hour | About 20 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 12:30 am and gets to Lynn Beach around 12:59 am, using bus 455. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:50 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:40 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for North Station on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Lynn Beach and the Lynn Shore Reservation run along Lynn Shore Drive toward Nahant.
- 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 Lynn Interim) 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 Lynn Interim is a Interzone 2 fare, $3.25 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 Lynn Beach: common questions
How do I get from Salem station to Lynn Beach by public transit?
Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward North Station to Lynn Interim, and walk about 11 min. The trip takes about 20 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Salem station to Lynn Beach?
About 20 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 30 min on weekdays during the day, about once an hour on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Salem station to Lynn Beach?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Salem at 12:30 am and gets to Lynn Beach around 12:59 am, using bus 455. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:50 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:40 pm.
Related routes
- Salem station to Salem Hospital
- Salem station to Salem State University
- Logan Airport to Lynn Beach
- North Station to Lynn Beach
- Getting around Salem in October (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from Salem station
- Salem station to Salem Maritime National Historical Park
- Salem station to Northshore Mall
- Salem station to Singing Beach
- Salem station to Cape Ann Museum
- 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: Lynn Interim 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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