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How to get fromNew Jersey to Salemby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    5h 14m
    $81–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    7h 9m
    $41–84

  3. Drive 231.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Salemcar car 231.9 mi
    4h 36m
    $43–62

  4. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    2. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain train
    4h 12m
    $484–1,618

  5. Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus New York
    7h 39m
    $51–157

  6. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    4. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain train
    4h 35m
    $220–1,042

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PHL - BOS
    3. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain train
    4h 53m
    $186–987

  8. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    4. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain train
    5h 23m
    $59–390

New Jersey to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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