There are 3 ways to get from Amherst to Salem by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
3h 24m$23–62Drive 102 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Salemcar 102 mi
2h 20m$19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus Ppb 6526 / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 16m$42–91
Amherst to Salem by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Salem is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Salem. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Chelsea via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Amherst and Salem is 112 miles. The road distance is 102.6 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $22 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Amherst to Salem, including transfers.
Amherst to Salem bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Salem bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Salem is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Amherst to Salem.
There are 1284+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Amherst Center to Boston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
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