There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Clinton by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain
- Take the bus from MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg to Downtown Clintonbus
4h 34m$11–19Drive 47.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Clintoncar 47.1 mi
1h 9m$9–13Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 46m$13–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Clintontaxi 47.1 mi
1h 9m$140–180
Salem to Clinton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Clinton is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Clinton is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Clinton. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Downtown Clinton via Boston and MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Salem and Clinton is 81 miles. The road distance is 47.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Clinton without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $11 - $19.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Salem to Clinton, including transfers.
Salem to Clinton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Clinton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Clinton is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Salem to Clinton.
There are 85+ hotels available in Clinton.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Clinton, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Downtown Clinton via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, and MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg in around 5h 46m.
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 North Station to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–10
Bus from MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg to Downtown Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
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
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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