There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Dover by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 450 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Brattleborobus
6h 4m$81–144Drive 120.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Dovercar 120.7 mi
3h 10m$22–32Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain
- Take the train from Springfield to Greenfield Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Greenfield Amtrak Station to Dovertaxi
7h 16m$142–221Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctrbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 23m$76–124Train, bus
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctrbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 25m$75–109
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Dover is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Dover. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Brattleboro via Boston and Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Salem and Dover is 184 miles. The road distance is 121.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Dover without a car is to line 450 bus and bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 4m 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 bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Dover is 121 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Salem to Dover.
There are 248+ hotels available in Dover.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Dover, VT, USA?
You can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Dover via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, Springfield Union Station, and Brattleboro in around 6h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Greenfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Brattleboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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