There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Dover by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain Downeaster
3h 5m$23–54Drive 52.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Dovercar 52.8 mi
1h 3m$10–14Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
4h 37m$15–26
Salem to Dover by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Dover is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Dover is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Dover. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Chestnut / Orchard Sts. via Boston and Hanover Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Dover. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Dover via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Salem and Dover is 85 miles. The road distance is 53.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Dover without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $23 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Salem to Dover, including transfers.
Salem to Dover bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Dover train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Dover is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $23 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $14 - $27 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Dover, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Dover via North Station and Boston in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Chestnut / Orchard Sts. via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, Portsmouth Bus Stop, and Hanover Station in around 4h 37m.
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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Dover bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Dover train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Dover is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Salem to Dover.
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