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How to get fromSalem to Bowdoin Collegeby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Bowdoin College by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train Downeaster
    4h 59m
    $43–104

  2. Drive 118.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salem to Bowdoin Collegecar car 118.9 mi
    2h 11m
    $22–32

  3. Line 450 bus, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus bus 450
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Brunswick, MEbus bus Boston
    5h 16m
    $28–54

  4. Line 455 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from New Derby St opp Klop Alley to Wonderlandbus bus 455
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bowdoin Collegebus bus Brz
    6h 18m
    $29–41

Salem to Bowdoin College by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Bowdoin College, ME, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Bowdoin College via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Congress St @ Sudbury St, Devonshire St @ Milk St, South Station, and Brunswick, ME in around 5h 16m.

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