There are 4 ways to get from Groton to Salem by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayer to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 16m$24–36Drive 40.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Groton to Salemcar 40.8 mi
1h 3m$8–11Bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 38m$22–37Taxi
- Take the taxi from Groton to Salemtaxi 40.8 mi
1h 3m$120–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groton to Salem is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Groton to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Groton to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ayer MA and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Groton to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ayer and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Groton and Salem is 58 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.
The best way to get from Groton to Salem without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Groton to Salem, including transfers.
Groton to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ayer MA station.
Groton to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ayer station.
The best way to get from Groton to Salem is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Groton, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Groton to Salem via Ayer and North Station in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Groton to Washington St @ New Derby St via Ayer MA, Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 3h 38m.
Train from Ayer to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ayer MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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More Questions & Answers
Groton to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Groton to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groton to Salem is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Groton to Salem.
There are 1222+ hotels available in Salem.







