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

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Salem by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SAN - BOS
    8h 19m
    $176–418

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane FAT - BOS
    11h 21m
    $164–664

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,058–2,185

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus
    3d 1h
    $484–937

  5. Drive 2,991.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Salemcar car 2,991.8 mi
    2d
    $546–789

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LAX - BOS
    8h 32m
    $181–626

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SFO - BOS
    8h 52m
    $204–576

  8. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGB - BOS
    10h 6m
    $194–764

  9. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SMF - BOS
    9h 45m
    $185–566

California to Salem by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,058Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,602 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between California, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Salem via Chicago Union Station, Boston, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 2d 19h.

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