What is the cheapest way to get from Providence to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Providence to Salem is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Providence to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Providence to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Providence and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Salem. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Salem, NH-exit 2 via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Providence and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Providence to Salem. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Lawrence via Back Bay and Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Providence to Salem?

The distance between Providence and Salem is 80 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.

How do I travel from Providence to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Providence to Salem without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $40 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Providence to Salem?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Providence to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Providence to Salem bus from?

Providence to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Providence to Salem train from?

Providence to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Providence to Salem?

The best way to get from Providence to Salem is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $60 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Providence to Salem bus arrive?

Providence to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Providence to Salem train arrive?

Providence to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Providence to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Salem is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Providence to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 59+ hotels available in Salem.

Providence to Salem - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Salem by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus I-93 Northbound
2h 50m
$40–599
Drive 77.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Providence to Salemcar 77.9 mi
1h 41m
$15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Malden Center to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
3h 4m
$60–629
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus I-93 Northbound
3h 2m
$39–55

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Distance: 79.9 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Salem, NH, USA?

You can take a train from Providence to Salem via Boston, Back Bay, Malden Center, Malden Center, and Lawrence in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Salem via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Salem, NH-exit 2 in around 3h 2m.

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