What is the cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Salem is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Salem is to train and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $500 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Jersey City to Salem. However, there are services departing from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave and arriving at Chelsea via Port Authority Bus Terminal and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Jersey City and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Salem. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Salem via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Jersey City to Salem?

The distance between Jersey City and Salem is 257 miles. The road distance is 228.9 miles.

How do I travel from Jersey City to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Salem without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $75 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Jersey City to Salem?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Jersey City to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Salem bus from?

Jersey City to Salem bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave station.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Salem train from?

Jersey City to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Jersey City to Salem?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Salem is to train which takes 6h and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Chelsea, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Jersey City to Salem bus arrive?

Jersey City to Salem bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Jersey City to Salem train arrive?

Jersey City to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Jersey City to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Salem is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Jersey City to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 1078+ hotels available in Salem.

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There are 8 ways to get from Jersey City to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h
$79–165
Bus via Chelsea
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
8h 8m
$40–100
Drive 227.6 mi
1. Drive from Jersey City to Salemcar 227.6 mi
4h 32m
$42–60
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
4h 6m
$502–1,639
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
8h 18m
$49–142
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
4h 43m
$220–1,035
Train, line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Journal Square to World Trade Centertrain
2. Take the subway from Fulton St to 125th Streetsubway
3. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
4h 59m
$57–377
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
6h 44m
$271–397

Jersey City to Salem by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 256 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Salem via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Boston, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 8h 8m.

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