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Journey Information

There are 4 daily ferries from Boston to Salem. Traveling by ferry from Boston to Salem usually takes around one hour and 50 minutes, but some ferries might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance14 mi (22 km)
Shortest duration1h 50m
Cheapest price£19.03
Trips per day4
Most frequent serviceBoston Harbor Cruises
Ferry lines1

What ferry companies travel from Boston to Salem?

There is one ferry company that operates from Boston to Salem. Boston Harbor Cruises is the only company that connects the two cities by ferry. Fortunately, it has multiple scheduled ferries per day, so travelers still have a good amount of choice and flexibility.

FerryDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Boston Harbor Cruises41h 50m£19.03
  • Book Boston Harbor Cruises from Boston to Salem from £19. There are 4 Boston Harbor Cruises schedules from Boston to Salem and you can expect on average to pay for a Boston Harbor Cruises ticket to Salem. In Boston, Boston Harbor Cruises departs to Salem from 1 Long Wharf and no other station. In Salem, Boston Harbor Cruises arrives at Salem Ferry Center and no other station.

    An average trip on Boston Harbor Cruises from Boston to Salem takes 1 hours and 50 minutes .

Frequently Asked Questions

The ferry usually takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to cover the 14 miles (22 kilometers) from Boston to Salem. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short trip.

The busiest day of the week to travel by ferry from Boston to Salem is on Thursday. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Thursday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Thursday is the way to go.

The earliest ferry leaves Boston at 09:00. The latest ferry leaves Boston at 17:00. To see the times for all ferries between the first and last ones, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 4 scheduled ferries that travel from Boston to Salem every day. Of these, 4 are direct ferries, meaning that you do not have to change ferries at any point during your trip.

City Information

Boston

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, but it is kept young and fresh with the help of over 150,000 students who flock to the city’s prestigious universities every year. Beantown’s many sights and activities celebrate American history, prolific sports teams, and New England seafood. So let's spill the tea (into the harbor, if you will):

Boston's Freedom Trail is the best way to see the city on foot and visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution: from Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution to the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail officially begins in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S. and a beautiful spot for walking, picnicking, or ice skating in the winter. Foodies will love tasting the Italian cuisine in the North End and the modern eateries of South End, while sports fans can tour Fenway Park, and art lovers can explore the expansive Museum of Fine Arts.

From Boston, travelers can easily get to the beachy summer destination of Cape Cod, or surrounding states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. With four main train stations and several bus stops in the city, as well as Boston Logan Airport (which, by the way, has some excellent airport food), Boston is a central hub for travel throughout New England and beyond.

Station Information

Where does the ferry leave from in Boston?

Main departure station: 1 Long Wharf

Most ferries depart from the main station in Boston.

All ferry stations in Boston:

  • 1 Long Wharf

Where does the ferry arrive in Salem?

Main arrival station: Salem Ferry Center

All ferries from Boston arrive at one main station in Salem.

Ferry stations in Salem:

  • Salem Ferry Center

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