What is the cheapest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem is to bus which costs $26 - $55 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Salem via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem?

The distance between Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Salem is 218 miles. The road distance is 180.1 miles.

How do I travel from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $65 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem bus from?

Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where do I catch the Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem train from?

Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem?

The best way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem bus arrive?

Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem train arrive?

Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem.

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Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 8m
$68–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
6h 20m
$27–53
Drive 179 mi
1. Drive from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salemcar 179 mi
3h 24m
$33–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Stationbus FlixBus 2693
2. Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
7h 27m
$32–93

Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 216.7 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station, NY, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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