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How to get fromCranston to Salemby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Cranston to Salem by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    1h 59m
    $30–632

  2. Drive 64.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cranston to Salemcar car 64.5 mi
    1h 31m
    $12–17

  3. Train, line 450 bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus bus 450
    2h 43m
    $28–628

  4. Bus, line 450 bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    2. Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus bus 450
    3h 19m
    $24–39

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  • Distance: 65.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Cranston, RI, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Cranston to Salem via Providence, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cranston to Washington St @ New Derby St via Providence, Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 3h 19m.

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