What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Salem is to bus which costs $120 - $210 and takes 23h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Salem is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $75 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Salem. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Columbia, SC, NYC Downtown, Summer St @ Atlantic Ave and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Salem via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.

How far is it from Columbia to Salem?

The distance between Columbia and Salem is 829 miles. The road distance is 926.6 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Salem without a car is to train via New York which takes 19h 38m and costs $290 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Salem?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Columbia to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Salem bus from?

Columbia to Salem bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Salem train from?

Columbia to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to Salem?

The best way to get from Columbia to Salem is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $75 - $420. Alternatively, you can train via New York, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 19h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 23h 50m.

Where does the Columbia to Salem bus arrive?

Columbia to Salem bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at New York, NY station.

Where does the Columbia to Salem train arrive?

Columbia to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Salem is 927 miles. It takes approximately 16h 33m to drive from Columbia to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 1078+ hotels available in Salem.

Columbia to Salem - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Salem by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
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1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane CAE - BOS
7h 13m
$80–414
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain
19h 38m
$296–637
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to New York, NYbus Augusta
2. Take the bus from NYC Downtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2611
23h 50m
$128–206
Drive 921.2 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Salemcar 921.2 mi
16h 33m
$169–243
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
19h 55m
$298–638
Bus via Charlotte
1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus
25h 58m
$160–354

Columbia to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)

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19h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 823.9 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Salem via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 19h 38m.

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