There are 3 ways to get from Madison to Salem by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Madison to New Londontrain Commuter Rail
- Take the train from New London to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
4h 34m$42–89Drive 144.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madison to Salemcar 144.9 mi
2h 57m$27–39Bus, train, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Scranton Gazebo Madison to N Main St & Route 1bus
- Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
5h 48m
Madison to Salem by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Salem is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Madison to Salem. However, there are services departing from Madison and arriving at Salem via New London, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Madison and Salem is 154 miles. The road distance is 145.7 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Salem without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Madison to Salem, including transfers.
Madison to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Madison station.
Madison to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Salem is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Madison to Salem.
There are 1284+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Madison, CT, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Madison to Salem via New London, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 4h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Madison to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New London to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- shorelineeast.com
Train from Madison to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- shorelineeast.com
- Phone
- (860) 346-0212
- Website
- rivervalleytransit.com
Bus from Scranton Gazebo Madison to N Main St & Route 1
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- rivervalleytransit.com
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
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