There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Salem by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
3h 20m$19–44Drive 94.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Salemcar 94.1 mi
1h 42m$18–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
3h 32m$39–84Bus, 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
3h 56m$25–51
Portland to Salem by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Salem is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Salem. However, there are services departing from City of Portland and arriving at Chelsea via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Portland and Salem is 129 miles. The road distance is 94.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Portland to Salem, including transfers.
Portland to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from City of Portland station.
Portland to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Salem is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $19 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from City of Portland to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- 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
- 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
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Portland to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Salem is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Portland to Salem.
There are 1078+ hotels available in Salem.