There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Maine by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Line 450 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
4h$28–56Drive 93.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Portlandcar 93.8 mi
1h 41m$18–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 33m$40–93Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
4h 6m$21–52
Salem to Maine by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Maine is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Maine is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Maine. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Boston, MA - South Station and Portland Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Maine. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Portland via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Salem and Maine is 126 miles. The road distance is 94.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Maine without a car is to line 450 bus and bus which takes 4h and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Salem to Maine, including transfers.
Salem to Maine bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Salem to Maine is to line 450 bus and bus which takes 4h and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Maine, USA?
You can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St + Center St via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Park Street, South Station, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland Transportation Center in around 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Portland 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Maine bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Salem to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Maine is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Salem to Maine.
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