There are 4 ways to get from Pawtucket to Salem by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 15m$13–25Bus, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Boston South Stationbus Providence
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 9m$10–45Drive 55.5 mi
- Drive from Pawtucket to Salemcar 55.5 mi
1h 19m$11–15Train, line 450 bus
- Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 59m$11–21
Pawtucket to Salem by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pawtucket to Salem is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Pawtucket to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Pawtucket to Salem. However, there are services departing from Providence Bus Terminal and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Pawtucket to Salem. However, there are services departing from Pawtucket/Central Falls and arriving at Salem via Ruggles and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Pawtucket and Salem is 58 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pawtucket to Salem without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $13 - $25.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Pawtucket to Salem, including transfers.
Pawtucket to Salem bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Bus Terminal station.
Pawtucket to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Pawtucket/Central Falls station.
The best way to get from Pawtucket to Salem is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $13 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $10 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Pawtucket, RI, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Salem via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Washington St @ New Derby St via Boston South Station, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 3h 9m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–13
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–13
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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More Questions & Answers
Pawtucket to Salem bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.
Pawtucket to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pawtucket to Salem is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Pawtucket to Salem.
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