now I wonder if I should stay in Boston and take the train daily to Salem with my teenage daughter, I'm afraid the traffic will be awful to drive back and forth, where could we stay in Boston that is close to train, and what hours does it run? I just do not know what to do! If only we could of found a place in Salem.
2006-09-23 12:19:58 · 8 answers · asked by imagineves 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Boston
Do what I did when I was there. Learn how to use the subway, get some tokens and go where ever you need to be.
"But did he ever return?
No, he never returned,
and his fate is still unlearned
(poor Old Charlie)
He may ride forever neath the streets of Boston
He's the man who never returned."
2006-09-23 12:30:21 · answer #1 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are planning to go to Salem - then don't stay in Boston! you will be dealing with commuter traffic!!! If you can't find a hotel in Salem or Marblehead, try the many hotels and Motels on Route 1 Danvers, Peabody or Beverly. There should be some openings there and much easier to drive to Salem. If you want to see Boston - take the train from Salem (35 minutes) and save on parking ($25-$30/day). If you take the train to Salem - you can walk everywhere (Halloween and tourist stuff) from the Salem train station.
2006-09-26 16:15:00 · answer #2 · answered by fffrrreeeddd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The traffic won't be too bad to Salem from Boston, because if you're going there in the AM, and returning at night you'll be going the opposite direction of the worst of the rush hour traffic. You could also always just try to avoid peak driving times. Honestly, the train isn't that frequent to Salem, and is a very long ride. You could check it out at www.mbta.com and see what you think of the schedule, etc. But I think driving is much easier, in my personal opinion.
2006-09-23 14:54:50 · answer #3 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Boston, and to go from the airport to North Station to Salem would be a big pain in the neck.
If you wish to use public transportation
Here is the schedule for the Newbury/Rockport line, which is the one you need: http://www.mbta.com/traveling_t/schedules_commuterrail_sched.asp?sched_day=Weekday&sched_type=Inbound&line=rockport&x=33&y=5
2006-09-23 14:27:22 · answer #4 · answered by catherine02116 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi live near Boston , try this link http://www.pricerighthotels.com/hotels/Salem/MA/USA/?sid=4&campaignID=85&subAffiliateID=1085 the train goes out of north station and its not a long ride. Logan airport is not that far from North station so even a hotel near the airport is fine. Salem is great this time of year as haloween is approaching
2006-09-23 12:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by jojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay at the Natick Hampton Inn. It's great. Also, the car rental companies are actually quite cheap. (I rent a car there every two weeks, trust me.) I like Alamo, but they are quite slow in service, but Hertz, Dollar, and Enterprise are also good, although Hertz is pretty expensive.
2006-09-24 19:13:42 · answer #6 · answered by Jshec28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
billy stayed at the holiday inn express for a time but that ended badly
2016-03-27 05:08:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what you must. This is a good learning adventure for the both of you. If you do it well, just think of how much better it will be next time.
2006-09-23 12:23:26 · answer #8 · answered by butch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋