What is the cheapest way to get from Salem to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Madison is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Salem to Madison is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Madison. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Boston Post Rd @ Meigs Ave via Boston, Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal and Church St @ George St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Madison?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Madison. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Madison via North Station, Boston and New London. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Salem to Madison?

The distance between Salem and Madison is 154 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.

How do I travel from Salem to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Salem to Madison without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $40 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Madison?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Salem to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Madison bus from?

Salem to Madison bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Salem to Madison train from?

Salem to Madison train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.

Train or bus from Salem to Madison?

The best way to get from Salem to Madison is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $75 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Salem to Madison bus arrive?

Salem to Madison bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Hartford station.

Where does the Salem to Madison train arrive?

Salem to Madison train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Salem to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Madison is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Salem to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 68+ hotels available in Madison.

Salem to Madison - 4 ways to travel via train, line 450 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Madison by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
3. Take the train from New London to Madisontrain
4h 51m
$41–90
Drive 144.9 mi
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1. Drive from Salem to Madisoncar 144.9 mi
2h 55m
$27–39
Line 450 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
2. Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter to Samson Rock Rd & Route 1bus
5h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus
2. Take the bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to State St @ Court Stbus 950
3. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to Boston Post Rd @ Meigs Avebus 201
8h 8m
$28–73

Salem to Madison by train and subway

52Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Madison, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Salem to Madison via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and New London in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Boston Post Rd @ Meigs Ave via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Downtown Crossing, South Station, Boston, Hartford, Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal, State St @ Court St, and Church St @ George St in around 8h 8m.

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