There are 4 ways to get from Branford to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
4h 47m$44–666Bus, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
6h 28m$26–57Drive 149.9 mi
- Drive from Branford to Salemcar 149.9 mi
2h 59m$28–40Bus, train, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtownbus
- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
7h 3m$36–81
Branford to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Branford to Salem is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Branford to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Branford to Salem. However, there are services departing from Main St @ opp Hopson Ave and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via George St @ opp Orange St, New Haven Bus Stop, Hartford Union Station, Summer St @ Atlantic Ave and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Branford to Salem. However, there are services departing from Branford and arriving at Salem via New Haven, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Branford and Salem is 184 miles. The road distance is 150.8 miles.
The best way to get from Branford to Salem without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Branford to Salem, including transfers.
Branford to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Haven Bus Stop station.
Branford to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from Branford to Salem is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $25 - $60 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Branford, CT, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ opp Hopson Ave to Washington St @ New Derby St via Church St @ George St, George St @ opp Orange St, Union Ave @ Union Station, New Haven Bus Stop, Hartford Union Station, Boston, Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, Federal St @ Matthews St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 6h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Branford to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
Branford to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Branford to Salem is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Branford to Salem.
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