There are 5 ways to get from Salem to North Kingstown by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train via Kingston Amtrak Station
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 2m$57–97Drive 82.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to North Kingstowncar 82.8 mi
1h 51m$16–22Line 450 bus, train via Kingston Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 26m$56–92Train
- Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
3h 43m$25–45Line 450 bus, train
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wickford Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
3h 57m$27–39
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to North Kingstown is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to North Kingstown is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to North Kingstown station. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Kingston Amtrak Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Salem and North Kingstown is 98 miles. The road distance is 83.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to North Kingstown without a car is to train via Kingston Amtrak Station which takes 3h 2m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Salem to North Kingstown, including transfers.
Salem to North Kingstown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to North Kingstown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to North Kingstown is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Salem to North Kingstown.
There are 207+ hotels available in North Kingstown.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and North Kingstown, RI, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to North Kingstown via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Kingston Amtrak Station in around 3h 2m.
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 South Station to Wickford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
Train from Back Bay to Wickford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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
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
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