There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Leominster by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
3h 39m$11–19Drive 51 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Leominstercar 51 mi
1h 12m$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 Worcesterbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Monument Squarebus
4h 33m$11–31
Salem to Leominster by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Leominster is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Leominster is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Leominster. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Monument Square via Boston and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Leominster. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Fitchburg via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Salem and Leominster is 72 miles. The road distance is 51.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Leominster without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $11 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Salem to Leominster, including transfers.
Salem to Leominster bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Leominster train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Leominster is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $11 - $19. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $10 - $35 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Leominster, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Monument Square via North Station, Fitchburg, and MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Monument Square via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, Worcester, and Union Station in around 4h 33m.
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 Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–10
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Union Station to Monument Square
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Leominster bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Leominster train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Leominster is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Salem to Leominster.
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