There are 6 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Salem by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Harrisburg International Airport, train
best- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDT - BOS
- Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
4h 24m$49–325Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 58m$135–286Bus via Chelsea (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
10h 45m$66–121Drive 386.5 mi
- Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Salemcar 386.5 mi
7h 33m$71–102Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
6h 8m$207–1,032Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
12h 59m$79–189
Harrisburg, Pa to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Salem is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Salem is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs $45 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg, Pa station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg Bus Station and arriving at Chelsea via New York Midtown and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg, Pa to Salem. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Salem via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and Salem is 361 miles. The road distance is 388.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Salem without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Salem, including transfers.
Harrisburg, Pa to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Salem is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs $130 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Chelsea, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Harrisburg to Salem via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Salem via New York Midtown, Boston, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Train from Chelsea to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Harrisburg, Pa to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to Salem is 389 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Salem.
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