There are 7 ways to get from Fairfield to Salem by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
5h 16m$50–676Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
7h 58m$27–58Train, bus, line 450 bus
- Take the train from Fairfield to New Haventrain
- Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtownbus
- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
7h 31m$41–91Drive 170.3 mi
- Drive from Fairfield to Salemcar 170.3 mi
3h 16m$32–45Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fairfield to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 40m$65–392Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
5h 50m$232–1,054Train, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
6h 31m$523–1,661
Fairfield to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Salem is to bus which costs $26 - $60 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Salem. However, there are services departing from Post Rd. at Ruane St. and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Bridgeport Bus Stop, Hartford Union Station, Summer St @ Atlantic Ave and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfield to Salem. However, there are services departing from Fairfield and arriving at Salem via New Haven, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Fairfield and Salem is 196 miles. The road distance is 171.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Salem without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Fairfield to Salem, including transfers.
Fairfield to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Fairfield to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Salem is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $50 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $60 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Rd. at Ruane St. to Washington St @ New Derby St via Bridgeport Bus Stop, Hartford Union Station, Boston, Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, Federal St @ Matthews St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 7h 58m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Fairfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $12–15
Train from Fairfield to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–16
- Peak
- $19–22
Train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–17
- Peak
- $20–23
Train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–17
- Peak
- $20–23
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Bryant Park to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfield to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
Fairfield to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Salem is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Fairfield to Salem.
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