There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Fairfield by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
4h 43m$50–677Line 450 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus
7h 18m$29–54Line 450 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the train from Ruggles to Providencetrain
- Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus
6h 46m$42–91Drive 170.5 mi
- Drive from Salem to Fairfieldcar 170.5 mi
3h 17m$32–45Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Fairfieldtrain
5h 25m$75–443Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Fairfieldtrain
5h 30m$231–1,054
Salem to Fairfield by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Fairfield is to line 450 bus and bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Fairfield is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Fairfield. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Post Rd. at Opposite Ruane St. via Boston, Hartford Union Station and Bridgeport Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Fairfield. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Fairfield via North Station, Boston and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Salem and Fairfield is 196 miles. The road distance is 171.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Fairfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Salem to Fairfield, including transfers.
Salem to Fairfield bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Fairfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Salem to Fairfield is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $50 - $700. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Fairfield, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Post Rd. at Opposite Ruane St. via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Downtown Crossing, South Station, Boston, Hartford Union Station, and Bridgeport Transportation Center in around 7h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
Train from Ruggles to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–16
- Peak
- $19–22
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–17
- Peak
- $20–23
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
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Fairfield bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Salem to Fairfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Fairfield is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Salem to Fairfield.
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