There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Groton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
2h 45m$25–36Drive 40.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Grotoncar 40.9 mi
1h 3m$8–11Line 450 bus, Route 3
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MAbus Northbound
3h 19m$81–103Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Grotontaxi 40.9 mi
1h 3m$120–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Groton is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Groton is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Groton. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Tyngsboro, MA via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Groton. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Ayer via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Salem and Groton is 58 miles. The road distance is 41.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Groton without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Salem to Groton, including transfers.
Salem to Groton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Groton is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and Route 3, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Groton, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Groton via North Station and Ayer in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Groton via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston South Buses, and Tyngsboro, MA in around 3h 19m.
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
Train from North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–7
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
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Groton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Groton is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Salem to Groton.
There are 44+ hotels available in Groton.







