There are 3 ways to get from Old Orchard Beach to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Old Orchard Beach Amtrak to Bostontrain Downeaster
3h 17m$35–77Drive 83.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Old Orchard Beach to Salemcar 83.3 mi
1h 34m$16–22Bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
4h 42m$25–57
Old Orchard Beach to Salem by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Old Orchard Beach to Salem is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Old Orchard Beach to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Orchard Beach to Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Old Orchard Beach to Salem. However, there are services departing from Old Orchard Beach Amtrak and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Old Orchard Beach and Salem is 121 miles. The road distance is 83.8 miles.
The best way to get from Old Orchard Beach to Salem without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Old Orchard Beach to Salem, including transfers.
Old Orchard Beach to Salem bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Old Orchard Beach to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Old Orchard Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Old Orchard Beach to Salem is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $25 - $60 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Old Orchard Beach, ME, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Old Orchard Beach Amtrak to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Old Orchard Beach Amtrak to Washington St @ New Derby St via Portland, Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 4h 42m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Old Orchard Beach Amtrak to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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More Questions & Answers
Old Orchard Beach to Salem bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Old Orchard Beach to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Old Orchard Beach to Salem is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Old Orchard Beach to Salem.
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