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Salem

In Salem, a jack-o-lantern planter with flowers sits in a windowsill, with the weekend crowd in the background

Just a short distance from Boston, Salem is a popular tourist attraction for its rich colonial history, excellent dining scene, and annual Halloween festival.

Ways to Get to Salem

Haunted Happenings

The Bewitched statue in downtown Salem

Nearly half a million people make the trek to Salem to celebrate Halloween every October. Haunted Happenings, a highlight of these spooky celebrations, features a parade, a street fair, film nights, ghost tours, costume balls, haunted houses, and live music.

Learn more about Haunted Happenings

Commuter Rail Schedule

During the height of Haunted Happenings festivities, additional trains to Salem are added to the regular Newburyport/Rockport Line to accommodate increased ridership. Weekend passes are available for $10, and allow for unlimited trips on the Commuter Rail on Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays. 

View the Salem 2024 train schedule

Parking

Parking in Salem is limited in October. The MBTA parking garage at Salem station will be closed 6 PM – 11:30 PM on October 31.

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Beginner's Guide to the Commuter Rail

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New to Commuter Rail?

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Check out our beginner's guide and learn how to pay your fare, navigate stations, board trains, and plan accessible trips.

Beginner's Guide to the Commuter Rail