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How to get fromPortland to Salemby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Salem by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Waterville (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Watervillebus bus Greyhound US0265s
    2. Take the taxi from Waterville to Salemtaxi taxi
    3h 20m
    $132–173

  2. Drive 97.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Salemcar car 97.1 mi
    2h 21m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Augusta Transportation Centerbus bus Logan Airport/Boston
    2. Drive from Augusta Transportation Center to Salemcar car
    2h 20m
    $22–57

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Colby College Museum of Artbus bus Waterville
    2. Take the taxi from Colby College Museum of Art to Salemtaxi taxi
    2h 40m
    $137–172

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  • Distance: 136 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Salem, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Salem. However, you can take the bus to Waterville then take the taxi to Salem. Alternatively, you can drive from Portland to Salem in around 2h 21m.

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