There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Lee by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain Downeaster
3h 7m$52–89Drive 50.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Leecar 50.3 mi
1h 8m$10–14Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
3h 45m$113–153
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Lee is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Lee is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Lee. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Portsmouth Bus Stop via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Lee station. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Durham Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Salem and Lee is 84 miles. The road distance is 50.6 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Lee without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Salem to Lee, including transfers.
Salem to Lee bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Lee train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Lee is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Lee, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Lee via North Station, Boston, and Durham Station in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Lee via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, and Portsmouth Bus Stop in around 3h 45m.
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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Lee bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Lee train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Lee is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Salem to Lee.
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