There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Brown University by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
2h 1m$13–612Drive 59.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Brown Universitycar 59.5 mi
1h 25m$11–16Line 450 bus, train
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
2h 25m$12–607Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
3h 41m$11–20
Salem to Brown University by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Brown University is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Brown University is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Brown University. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Brown University. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Providence via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Salem and Brown University is 62 miles. The road distance is 59.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Brown University without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $13 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Salem to Brown University, including transfers.
Salem to Brown University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Brown University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Brown University is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $13 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $10 - $21 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Brown University, RI, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Brown University via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Providence in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Brown University via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, and Providence in around 3h 41m.
Train from Salem to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Brown University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Brown University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Brown University is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Salem to Brown University.
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