There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Exeter by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Exeter Stationtrain Downeaster
2h 45m$19–44Drive 37 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Exetercar 37 mi
51 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Exetertaxi 37 mi
51 min$230–280Line 450 bus, train
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the train from Boston to Exeter Stationtrain Downeaster
3h 17m$18–39
Salem to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Exeter is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Exeter is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Exeter station. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Exeter Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Salem and Exeter is 68 miles. The road distance is 37.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Salem to Exeter, including transfers.
Salem to Exeter train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Exeter train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Exeter is 37 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Salem to Exeter.
There are 271+ hotels available in Exeter.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Exeter, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Exeter Station via North Station and Boston in around 2h 45m.
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 Exeter Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Exeter Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- 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
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