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 $40 - $65 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Salem is to fly and train which takes 4h 6m and costs $460 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Salem. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Chelsea via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

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 Salem via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Newark to Salem?

The distance between Newark and Salem is 260 miles. The road distance is 233.3 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 5h 14m and costs $80 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Salem train from?

Newark to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, 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 5h 14m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Penn Station, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Newark to Salem bus arrive?

Newark to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Newark to Salem train arrive?

Newark to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Newark to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Salem is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Newark to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 1351+ hotels available in Salem.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 14m
$84–170
Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 53m
$36–83
Drive 231.9 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Salemcar 231.9 mi
4h 36m
$43–62
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
4h 6m
$465–1,618
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 9m
$42–85
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
4h 33m
$220–1,042
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
5h 9m
$59–380
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
6h 31m
$271–404

Newark to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)

104Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 258.7 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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