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How to get fromNova Scotia to Salemby plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Nova Scotia to Salem by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane YHZ - BOS
    2. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain train
    5h 45m
    $175–765

  2. Drive 642.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Halifax to Salemcar car 642.7 mi
    11h 21m
    $148–213

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0260
    33h 7m
    $279–590

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Halifax to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Sainte-Foytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Québec to Montréalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus bus
    34h 7m
    $304–645

  5. Train, bus via Concord

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Concordbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Concord, NH to Boston - South Stationbus bus
    35h 3m
    $284–595

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Saint-Lamberttrain train
    2. Take the train from St-Lambert Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    38h 47m
    $363–784

Nova Scotia to Salem by train, subway, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration33h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Nova Scotia, Canada and Salem, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Halifax to Salem via St-Lambert Amtrak Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 38h 47m.

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