There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Holden by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus Ppb 6713 / ...
2h 42m$37–66Drive 59 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Holdencar 59 mi
1h 33m$11–16Train
- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 28m$38–57Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus Ppb 6713 / ...
3h 6m$36–61Line 450 bus, train
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 43m$37–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Holden is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Holden is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Holden. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Worcester via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Holden. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Worcester via North Station and Lansdowne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Salem and Holden is 69 miles. The road distance is 59.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Holden without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Salem to Holden, including transfers.
Salem to Holden bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Holden train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Holden is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Holden, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Holden via North Station, North Station, Kenmore, Lansdowne, and Worcester in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Holden via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, and Worcester in around 3h 6m.
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 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 Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Holden bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Holden train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Holden is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Salem to Holden.
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