The average bus between Worcester and Salem takes 2h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Worcester 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 5 times a day between Worcester and Salem. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Worcester is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Salem at 7:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Worcester 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 Worcester to Salem. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Salem station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Worcester to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Worcester Union Station.
Worcester to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington St @ New Derby St station.
The distance between Worcester and Salem is 79.7 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a bus from Worcester Union Station to Washington St @ New Derby St via Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 2h 56m.