There are 3 ways to get from New London to Salem by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from New London to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus I-93 Northbound
3h 52m$66–112Drive 129.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from New London to Salemcar 129.5 mi
2h 18m$24–35Train
- Take the train from New London to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Malden Center to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
4h 6m$85–142
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New London to Salem is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from New London to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from New London to Salem. However, there are services departing from New London and arriving at Lawrence via Back Bay and Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between New London and Salem is 143 miles. The road distance is 130.2 miles.
The best way to get from New London to Salem without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from New London to Salem, including transfers.
New London to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New London station.
New London to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New London to Salem is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from New London to Salem.
There are 58+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between New London, CT, USA and Salem, NH, USA?
You can take a train from New London to Salem via Boston, Back Bay, Malden Center, Malden Center, and Lawrence in around 4h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New London to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New London to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Malden Center to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
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