There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Brunswick by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from South Station to Brunswick, MEbus Boston
4h 27m$28–58Drive 118.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Brunswickcar 118.5 mi
2h 10m$22–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
4h 51m$43–104Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
- Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Maine St + Everett Stbus Brz
5h 47m$26–58
Salem to Brunswick by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Brunswick is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Brunswick is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Brunswick. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Brunswick, ME via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Brunswick station. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Brunswick Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Salem and Brunswick is 154 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Brunswick without a car is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 4h 27m and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Salem to Brunswick, including transfers.
Salem to Brunswick bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from South Station.
Salem to Brunswick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Salem to Brunswick is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 4h 27m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Brunswick, ME, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from South Station to Brunswick, ME once daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Station to Brunswick, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $25–45
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
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
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
- Phone
- +1 207-774-0351
- Website
- Greater Portland Metro Bus
Bus from Portland Transportation Center to Maine St + Everett St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Greater Portland Metro Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Brunswick bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Brunswick, ME station.
Salem to Brunswick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Brunswick Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Brunswick is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Salem to Brunswick.
There are 88+ hotels available in Brunswick.