There are 4 ways to get from Providence Station to Salem by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 52m$14–568Bus, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 16m$8–18Train, line 450 bus
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 36m$12–564Drive 59.9 mi
- Drive from Providence Station to Salemcar 59.9 mi
1h 25m$11–16
Providence Station to Salem by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence Station to Salem is to bus and line 450 bus which costs $7 - $18 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Providence Station to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence Station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Providence 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 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence Station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Salem via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Providence Station and Salem is 61 miles. The road distance is 60.2 miles.
The best way to get from Providence Station to Salem without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $13 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Providence Station to Salem, including transfers.
Providence Station to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence Station to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence Station to Salem is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $13 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $7 - $18 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Providence Station, RI, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Salem via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Providence Station to Washington St @ New Derby St via Providence, Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
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
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Providence Station to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence Station to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence Station to Salem is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Providence Station to Salem.
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