There are 2 ways to get from Dover to Salem by train (Amtrak) or car
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Dover to Salem by train
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The cheapest way to get from Dover to Salem is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Dover to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Salem. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Dover and Salem is 85 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dover to Salem without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $23 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Dover to Salem, including transfers.
Dover to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.
Dover to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Salem is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Dover to Salem.
There are 1078+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Dover, NH, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Dover to Salem via Boston and North Station in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dover to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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
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