There are 4 ways to get from Pelham to Salem by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 59m$56–74Drive 29.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pelham to Salemcar 29.9 mi
52 min$6–8Bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Busesbus I-93 Southbound / ...
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 14m$54–71Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pelham to Salemtaxi 29.9 mi
52 min$180–230
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pelham to Salem is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Pelham to Salem is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Pelham to Salem. However, there are services departing from Salem, NH-exit 2 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 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Pelham to Salem. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Pelham and Salem is 50 miles. The road distance is 30.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pelham to Salem without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Pelham to Salem, including transfers.
Pelham to Salem bus services, operated by Boston Express, depart from Salem, NH-exit 2 station.
Pelham to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Pelham to Salem is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Pelham, NH, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Pelham to Salem via Lowell and North Station in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pelham to Washington St @ New Derby St via Salem, NH-exit 2, Boston, South Station, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 3h 14m.
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Pelham to Salem bus services, operated by Boston Express, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Pelham to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pelham to Salem is 30 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Pelham to Salem.
There are 1078+ hotels available in Salem.







