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

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Boston is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salem to Boston is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $70 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Boston. However, there are services departing from Colchester Garage Park & Ride and arriving at Boston via Hartford Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Boston. However, there are services departing from New London and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Salem to Boston?

The distance between Salem and Boston is 120 miles. The road distance is 104.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salem to Boston without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $70 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Salem to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Boston bus from?

Salem to Boston bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Colchester Garage Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Salem to Boston train from?

Salem to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New London station.

Train or bus from Salem to Boston?

The best way to get from Salem to Boston is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 914 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Salem to Boston bus arrive?

Salem to Boston bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Asylum St @ Union Pl station.

Where does the Salem to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salem to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Boston is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Salem to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Boston.

Salem to Boston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 914 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
2h 11m
$70–117
Drive 103.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salem to Bostoncar 103.9 mi
2h 15m
$19–28
Line 914 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Colchester Garage Park & Ride to Asylum St @ Union Plbus 914 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
3h 1m
$41–63
Line 914 bus, bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Colchester Garage Park & Ride to Asylum St @ Union Plbus 914 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hartford to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
3h 36m
$47–88

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Salem, CT, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New London to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salem to Boston via Colchester Garage Park & Ride, Asylum St @ Union Pl, and Hartford Union Station in around 3h 1m.

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