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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Salemby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Salem by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    6h 49m
    $79–192

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    7h 52m
    $36–93

  3. Drive 271.8 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Salemcar car 271.8 mi
    5h 22m
    $50–72

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    4h 45m
    $488–1,646

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus New York
    8h 52m
    $52–120

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    5h 32m
    $220–1,052

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PHL - BOS
    5h 1m
    $190–994

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    6h 8m
    $59–390

  9. Train, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ISP - BOS
    7h 30m
    $271–414

Princeton Junction to Salem by train and subway

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Salem via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Washington St @ New Derby St via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, South Station, Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, Federal St @ Matthews St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 8h 52m.

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