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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Salem is to bus which costs $120 - $250 and takes 20h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Salem is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs $430 - $1,600.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Cleveland Bus Station, Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 16m.

How far is it from Detroit to Salem?

The distance between Detroit and Salem is 672 miles. The road distance is 720 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Salem without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 9m and costs $250 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Detroit to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Salem bus from?

Detroit to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Salem?

The best way to get from Detroit to Salem is to bus which takes 20h 16m and costs $120 - $250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $700 - $950 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Detroit to Salem bus arrive?

Detroit to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Salem is 720 miles. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Detroit to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 1336+ hotels available in Salem.

Detroit to Salem - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Salem by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Detroit to Boston Logan Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DTW - BOS
2. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
5h 13m
$435–1,515
Fly Detroit to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DTW - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
7h 40m
$77–360
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
2. Take the train from Toledo to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 9m
$252–599
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171
20h 16m
$125–250
Drive 715.8 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Salemcar 715.8 mi
12h 51m
$131–189
Fly Windsor Airport to Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YQG - BOS
10h 45m
$709–919
Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Ithacabus
3. Take the bus from Ithaca to Bostonbus
25h 9m
$143–253

Detroit to Salem by bus, train, and subway

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20h 9mAverage Duration

$252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 668.2 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Washington St @ New Derby St via Cleveland Bus Station, Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 20h 16m. Alternatively, Air Canada and Porter Airlines fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) 4 times a day.

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