There are 5 ways to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus Portland / ...
3h 37m$71–98Drive 91.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland Airport (PWM) to Salemcar 91.8 mi
1h 41m$17–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
5h 21m$42–92Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PWM to Salem91.8 mi
1h 41mBus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
5h 33m$19–44
Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland Jetport and arriving at Logan International Airport via Congress St + Forest St/Mmc and Portland, ME. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PWM) and Salem is 126 miles. The road distance is 92.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PWM), USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airport hourly. Tickets cost $22–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PWM to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Logan International Airport station.
Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Portland Airport (PWM) to Salem.
There are 1078+ hotels available in Salem.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PWM) and Salem. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.