There are 3 ways to get from New Haven to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
3h 43m$42–662Drive 148.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Haven to Salemcar 148.9 mi
2h 51m$28–40Bus, train, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtownbus
- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
5h 48m$33–77
New Haven to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Haven to Salem is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from New Haven to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from New Haven to Salem. However, there are services departing from New Haven and arriving at Salem via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between New Haven and Salem is 175 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Haven to Salem without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from New Haven to Salem, including transfers.
New Haven to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
New Haven to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Haven to Salem is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from New Haven to Salem.
There are 1284+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between New Haven, CT, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
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
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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