There are 4 ways to get from Maine to Salem by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
4h 28m$21–52Drive 94.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Salemcar 94.1 mi
1h 42m$18–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
4h 50m$40–93Bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
4h 37m$25–59
Maine to Salem by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maine to Salem is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Maine to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Chelsea via City of Portland and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Maine to Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Maine and Salem is 130 miles. The road distance is 94.6 miles.
The best way to get from Maine to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $21 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Maine to Salem, including transfers.
Maine to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from City of Portland station.
Maine to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Maine to Salem is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $21 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Maine, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from City of Portland to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
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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More Questions & Answers
Maine to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Maine to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Salem is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Maine to Salem.
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