There are 5 ways to get from Rensselaer to Salem by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus, line 450 bus
best- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
5h 51m$27–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 8m$68–142Drive 179.2 mi
- Drive from Rensselaer to Salemcar 179.2 mi
3h 24m$33–48Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ALB - BOS
7h 2m$76–466Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Stationbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
7h 33m$32–94
Rensselaer to Salem by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer to Salem is to bus and line 450 bus which costs $26 - $55 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Rensselaer to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer to Salem. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Rensselaer station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Salem via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Rensselaer and Salem is 189 miles. The road distance is 180.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Salem without a car is to bus and line 450 bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Rensselaer to Salem, including transfers.
Rensselaer to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rensselaer to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Salem is to bus and line 450 bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $470 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Rensselaer, NY, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Washington St @ New Derby St via Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Rensselaer to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rensselaer to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer to Salem is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Rensselaer to Salem.
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