There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Salem by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train via Kingston Amtrak Station
best- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 28m$54–92Drive 81.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Salemcar 81.2 mi
1h 51m$15–22Train
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
3h 6m$24–43Train, line 450 bus
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 36m$25–38
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Salem is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Kingston Amtrak Station and arriving at Salem via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Exeter and Salem is 96 miles. The road distance is 81.7 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Salem without a car is to train via Kingston Amtrak Station which takes 2h 28m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Exeter to Salem, including transfers.
Exeter to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kingston Amtrak Station.
Exeter to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Salem is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Exeter to Salem.
There are 1112+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Exeter, RI, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Exeter to Salem via Kingston Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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
Train from Wickford Junction to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
Train from Wickford Junction to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
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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