There are 2 ways to get from Salem to Durham by train (Amtrak) or car
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Salem to Durham by train
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The cheapest way to get from Salem to Durham is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Durham is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Durham Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Salem and Durham is 79 miles. The road distance is 50.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $22 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Salem to Durham, including transfers.
Salem to Durham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Durham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Durham is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Salem to Durham.
There are 128+ hotels available in Durham.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Durham, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Durham Station via North Station and Boston in around 2h 58m.
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 Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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