What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Salem is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Salem?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Salem is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Salem. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Chelsea via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, New York Midtown and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Salem?

The distance between East Lansing and Salem is 718 miles. The road distance is 785 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Salem without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 48m and costs $300 - $650.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Salem?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from East Lansing to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Salem bus from?

East Lansing to Salem bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Salem?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Salem is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 23h 55m.

Where does the East Lansing to Salem bus arrive?

East Lansing to Salem bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Salem is 785 miles. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from East Lansing to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 1112+ hotels available in Salem.

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

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

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
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1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LAN - BOS
6h 3m
$124–533
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 48m
$302–643
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
23h 55m
$189–324
Drive 780.5 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Salemcar 780.5 mi
13h 38m
$143–206
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DTW - BOS
6h 15m
$443–1,545
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Bostonbus
24h 28m
$173–320

East Lansing to Salem by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

23h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 713.6 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Salem via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, New York Midtown, Boston, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 23h 55m.

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