There are 2 ways to get from Rochester to Salem by train (Amtrak) or car
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Rochester to Salem by bus and train
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The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Salem is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Salem. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Rochester and Salem is 94 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Salem without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $24 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Rochester to Salem, including transfers.
Rochester to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.
Rochester to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Salem is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Rochester to Salem.
There are 1078+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Rochester, NH, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from South Main St. to Salem via Dover Transportation Center, Dover, Boston, and North Station in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dover to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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
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