There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Gardiner by bus (Amtrak), train, taxi, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Augusta Transportation Centerbus Logan Airport/Boston
5h$71–107Drive 141.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Gardinercar 141.8 mi
2h 31m$26–38Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
- Take the taxi from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Gardinertaxi
5h 22m$133–214Train, fly to Augusta State Airport
- Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Augusta State Airport (AUG)plane BOS - AUG
3h 26m$109–154Bus via Chelsea
- Take the bus from Boston to Augustabus FlixBus N2615
5h 22m$63–108Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
- Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Augusta Transportation Centerbus Logan Airport/Boston
6h 15m$86–179Fly to Rockland, taxi
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD)plane BOS - RKD
- Take the taxi from Rockland (RKD) to Gardinertaxi
4h 20m$263–383
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Augusta State Airport (AUG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Gardiner is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Gardiner is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem station to Gardiner. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA - South Station and arriving at Augusta Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Salem and Gardiner is 195 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Gardiner without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Salem to Gardiner, including transfers.
Salem to Gardiner bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Boston, MA - South Station.
Salem to Gardiner bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Augusta Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Gardiner is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Salem to Gardiner.
There are 53+ hotels available in Gardiner.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Gardiner, ME, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Augusta Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Augusta State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–110
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rockland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salem to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Augusta Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland Transportation Center to Augusta Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Augusta Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Portland Transportation Center to Augusta Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $13–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Augusta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Augusta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $85–190
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