There are 4 ways to get from Hershey to Salem by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 20m$106–712Drive 89.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hershey to Salemcar 89.9 mi
2h 8m$17–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Broadway At Walnut Stbus 401
6h 27m$39–92Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Broadway At Walnut Stbus 401
7h 15m$22–49
Hershey to Salem by bus, foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hershey to Salem is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Hershey to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Hershey to Salem. However, there are services departing from Hershey Intermodal Center and arriving at Broadway At Walnut St via Harrisburg Bus Station and Market St At 11Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Hershey to Salem. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Wilmington via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Hershey and Salem is 159 miles. The road distance is 90.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hershey to Salem without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $100 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Hershey to Salem, including transfers.
Hershey to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Hershey to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Hershey to Salem is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $100 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Hershey, PA, USA and Salem, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Houlihns to Salem via 2 & Mkt Hbg, Harrisburg, 30th Street Station, and Wilmington in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hershey Intermodal Center to Broadway At Walnut St via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Market St At 11Th St in around 7h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- 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 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Broadway At Walnut St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $5–17
Bus from Market St At 11Th St to Broadway At Walnut St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $5–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Hershey to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Hershey to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hershey to Salem is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Hershey to Salem.
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