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How to get fromAlton to Salemby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Salem by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Boston Logan Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane STL - BOS
    4h 31m
    $413–922

  2. Fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane STL - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    8h 40m
    $193–736

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    28h 23m
    $401–894

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus New York
    34h 6m
    $219–453

  5. Drive 1,161.6 mi

    1. Drive from Alton to Salemcar car 1,161.6 mi
    20h 57m
    $212–307

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,079.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Salem via Alton Station, Chicago Union Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 28h 23m.

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