The average bus between Manhattan and Salem takes 6h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manhattan to Salem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Manhattan and Salem. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Salem at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manhattan to Salem? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Salem. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal station and arriving at Boston station via Boston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Manhattan to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Manhattan and Salem is 319.8 km. The road distance is 353 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 5h 4m.