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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Salem is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Salem is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Salem. However, there are services departing from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Oak Grove Busway and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Salem. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Reading to Salem?

The distance between Reading and Salem is 29 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Salem without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $4 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Reading to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Salem bus from?

Reading to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Salem train from?

Reading to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Salem?

The best way to get from Reading to Salem is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $4 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 137 bus and bus and line 450 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Reading to Salem bus arrive?

Reading to Salem bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove Busway station.

Where does the Reading to Salem train arrive?

Reading to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Reading to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Salem is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Reading to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 1222+ hotels available in Salem.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
2. Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 36m
$4–12
Line 137 bus, bus, line 450 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
2. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway Stbus
3. Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 56m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Salemtaxi 11.6 mi
18 min
$35–50
Drive 11.6 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Salemcar 11.6 mi
18 min
$3–4

Reading to Salem by train

121Weekly Trains

1h 36mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 29 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Reading to Salem via North Station in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Washington St @ New Derby St via Oak Grove Busway, North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 2h 56m.

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