What is the cheapest way to get from Salem to Jersey City?

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Jersey City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Jersey City?

The fastest way to get from Salem to Jersey City is to train and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $210 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Jersey City?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Jfk Blvd At Duncan Ave via Boston and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Jersey City?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Secaucus Upper Level via North Station, Boston and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Salem to Jersey City?

The distance between Salem and Jersey City is 255 miles. The road distance is 229.3 miles.

How do I travel from Salem to Jersey City without a car?

The best way to get from Salem to Jersey City without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $55 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Jersey City?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Salem to Jersey City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Jersey City bus from?

Salem to Jersey City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Salem to Jersey City train from?

Salem to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Salem to Jersey City?

The best way to get from Salem to Jersey City is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $55 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Chelsea, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Salem to Jersey City bus arrive?

Salem to Jersey City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Salem to Jersey City train arrive?

Salem to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Salem to Jersey City?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Jersey City is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Salem to Jersey City.

Where can I stay near Jersey City?

There are 2813+ hotels available in Jersey City.

Salem to Jersey City - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

How to get fromSalem to Jersey City

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 8 ways to get from Salem to Jersey City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, subway, 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.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 43m
$58–772
Bus via Chelsea
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus 119
7h 33m
$40–101
Drive 228 mi
1. Drive from Salem to Jersey Citycar 228 mi
4h 35m
$42–61
Train, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway
4. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain
4h 22m
$65–420
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus 119
7h 41m
$52–139
Train, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain
4h 5m
$219–1,042
Train, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Journal Squaretrain
4h 6m
$488–1,622
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
6h 5m
$270–404

Salem to Jersey City by train and subway (Amtrak)

118Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salem to Jersey City.

Launch map view

Distance: 253.9 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Ave via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, Boston, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 33m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.