What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Salem is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Lake Hayward Park & Ride @ Lake Hayward Rd via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at New London via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Newark to Salem?

The distance between Newark and Salem is 151 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Salem without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $80 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Salem?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Newark to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Salem bus from?

Newark to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Salem train from?

Newark to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Salem?

The best way to get from Newark to Salem is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Newark to Salem bus arrive?

Newark to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.

Where does the Newark to Salem train arrive?

Newark to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New London station.

Can I drive from Newark to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Salem is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Newark to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 133+ hotels available in Salem.

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There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Londontrain Northeast Regional
3h 47m
$84–140
Drive 131.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Salemcar 131.4 mi
2h 45m
$24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Lake Hayward Park & Ride @ Lake Hayward Rdbus 914 / ...
4h 49m
$43–73

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Distance: 149.6 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Salem, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New London every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Salem via Hartford, Union Station, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, and Lake Hayward Park & Ride @ Lake Hayward Rd in around 4h 49m.

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