There are 3 ways to get from Cape Cod to Salem by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
3h 46m$30–48Drive 89.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cape Cod to Salemcar 89.1 mi
1h 51m$17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hyannis to Bostonbus Bz 0947 / ...
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
4h 2m$20–37
Cape Cod to Salem by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cape Cod to Salem is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Cod to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Cape Cod to Salem. However, there are services departing from Town Hall Lawton Bus Shelter and arriving at Chelsea via Hyannis Transportation Center and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Cape Cod and Salem is 99 miles. The road distance is 89.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cape Cod to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Cape Cod to Salem, including transfers.
Cape Cod to Salem bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, depart from Hyannis Transportation Center station.
Cape Cod to Salem bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Cod to Salem is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Cape Cod to Salem.
There are 1297+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Cape Cod, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Plymouth & Brockton operates a bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Buses hourly. Tickets cost $27–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $27–35
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