There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Salem by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 11m$19–42Drive 36.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Salemcar 36.8 mi
51 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Exeter to Salemtaxi 36.8 mi
51 min$230–280Train, line 450 bus
- Take the train from Exeter Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 3m$17–38
Exeter to Salem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Salem is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Salem is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Exeter Station and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Exeter and Salem is 68 miles. The road distance is 37 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Salem without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Exeter to Salem, including transfers.
Exeter to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Exeter Station.
Exeter to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Salem is 37 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Exeter to Salem.
There are 1112+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Exeter, NH, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Exeter Station to Salem via Boston and North Station in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exeter Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exeter Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- 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
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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