There are 4 ways to get from Catskill to Salem by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Catskill to Albanybus Adt A412
- Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
6h 27m$49–90Drive 177.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Catskill to Salemcar 177.6 mi
3h 33m$31–44Train
- Take the train from Hudson Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 48m$135–347Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Catskill to Albanybus Adt A412 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
6h 31m$44–95
Catskill to Salem by bus, foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Catskill to Salem is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Catskill to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Catskill to Salem. However, there are services departing from Catskill and arriving at Boston via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Catskill station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Hudson Amtrak Station and arriving at Salem via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Catskill and Salem is 233 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.
The best way to get from Catskill to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Catskill to Salem, including transfers.
Catskill to Salem bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Catskill station.
Catskill to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hudson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Catskill to Salem is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $350 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Catskill, NY, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Catskill to Salem via Albany, Boston, Chinatown, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Catskill to Salem via Hudson Amtrak Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 7h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hudson Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Hudson Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–140
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $7–45
- Business
- $35–130
- Business Plus
- $45–140
- Economy
- $8–50
- Economy Plus
- $9–60
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Catskill to Albany
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $21–35
Bus from Catskill to Albany
- Saver
- $14–19
- Flexible
- $19–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Catskill to Salem bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Catskill to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catskill to Salem is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Catskill to Salem.
There are 1347+ hotels available in Salem.