Known for its colonial-era cobblestone lanes where Nathaniel Hawthorne once strolled, Salem is a vibrant city on the north coast of Massachusetts. If you are heading to Salem from Boston or the other way around, this is the updated Boston to Salem and Salem to Boston ferry schedule.
The ferry schedule listed below is effective from May 26 to October 31.
Boston to Salem Ferry Schedule
There are multiple daily trips from Boston to Salem. The first trip is at 9:30 AM and the last trip is at 5:30 PM on weekdays and 8:30 PM on weekends. BOOK ONLINE
Monday to Friday
- 9:30 AM
- 11:45 AM
- 2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM
Weekend (Saturday & Friday)
- 9:30 AM
- 11:45 AM
- 2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM
- 8:30 PM
Salem to Boston Ferry Schedule
There are multiple daily trips from Salem to Boston. The first trip is at 7:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM on weekends. The last ferry departs at 4:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 PM on weekends. BOOK ONLINE
Monday to Friday
- 7:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Weekend (Saturday & Friday)
- 8:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
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| SCHEDULE | BOSTON | SALEM | HOLIDAY SCHEDULE |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 – October 31 | 9:30am | 7:00am | Weekend schedule is in effect on July 3rd and 4th, Sept 4th and 5th, and Oct 30 & 31 |
| Monday – Friday | 11:45am | 10:30am | Labor Day (September 6th) |
| 2:30pm | 1:00pm | ||
| 5:30pm | 4:00pm | ||
| * Thurs & Fri only starting 6/23 | 8:30pm* | 7:00pm* | |
| Weekends | 9:30am | 8:00am | |
| 11:45am | 10:30am | ||
| 2:30pm | 1:00pm | ||
| 5:30pm | 4:00pm | ||
| * Saturdays only starting 6/25 | 8:30pm* | 7:00pm* |
Passenger Fare
| 2021 RATES* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adults Regular Rate Round Trip $45 One Way $25 | Senior (65+) Regular Rate Round Trip $41 One Way $23 | Child (3-11) Regular Rate Round Trip $35 One Way $20 |
| Commuter Rate* Round Trip $16 One Way $8 | Commuter Rate* Round Trip $8 One Way $4 | Commuter Rate* Round Trip $8 One Way $4 |
| Salem Resident Rate** Round Trip $19 One Way $12 | Salem Resident Rate** Round Trip $15 One Way $10 | Salem Resident Rate** Round Trip $11 One Way $8 |
| Greater Salem Resident Rate*** Round Trip $33.75 One Way $18.75 | Greater Salem Resident Rate*** Round Trip $30.75 One Way $17.75 | Greater Salem Resident Rate*** Round Trip $26.25 One Way $15 |
| 10-Ride Pass**** Non-Commuter $200 Commuter $72 | $180 |
*Commuter Rate is valid Monday – Friday 7 AM and 5:30 PM departures ONLY
**Salem Resident Rate requires residents to prove residency by presenting valid license or recent utility bill with current Salem address when purchasing tickets in-person at a BHC ticket booth.
***Greater Salem Resident Rate requires residents to prove residency by presenting valid license or recent utility bill with current Greater Salem address when purchasing tickets in-person at a BHC ticket booth. Valid for Beverly, Danvers, Lynn, Marblehead, Nahant, Peabody and Swampscott.
Children under three (ages 0-2) Free
