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How to get fromRhode Island to Salemby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    1h 52m
    $14–568

  2. Bus, line 450 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    2. Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus bus 450
    3h 11m
    $8–18

  3. Train, line 450 bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus bus 450
    2h 36m
    $12–564

  4. Drive 60.5 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Salemcar car 60.5 mi
    1h 26m
    $11–16

Rhode Island to Salem by train and subway

Calendar179Weekly Services
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, 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 bus from Providence to Washington St @ New Derby St via Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 3h 11m.

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