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There are 5 ways to get from New Bedford to Salem by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Boston

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus bus Bz 0302
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus bus I-93 Northbound
    3h 32m
    $44–70

  2. Drive 89.7 mi

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    1. Drive from New Bedford to Salemcar car 89.7 mi
    1h 43m
    $17–24

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus bus I-93 Northbound
    3h 43m
    $43–59

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Busesbus bus Boston Commuter
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus bus I-93 Northbound
    3h 32m
    $45–59

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    2. Take the train from Malden Center to Lawrencetrain train Haverhill Line
    4h 9m
    $63–90

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  • Distance: 93.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Salem, NH, USA?

You can take a bus from New Bedford to Salem via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Salem, NH-exit 2 in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Bedford to Salem via South Station, Downtown Crossing, Malden Center, Malden Center, and Lawrence in around 4h 9m.

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