There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Old Lyme by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 40m$41–92Line 450 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
6h 47m$21–42Drive 129.7 mi
- Drive from Salem to Old Lymecar 129.7 mi
2h 40m$24–35Train, line 643 bus
- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain
- Take the bus from New London Train Station to Lyme St & Library Lnbus 643
4h 50m$38–84
Salem to Old Lyme by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Old Lyme is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Old Lyme is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Old Lyme. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Lyme St & Library Ln via Boston, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Old Lyme station. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Salem and Old Lyme is 146 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Old Lyme without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Salem to Old Lyme, including transfers.
Salem to Old Lyme bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Old Lyme train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Old Lyme is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Old Lyme, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Old Lyme Town Hall via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Lyme St & Library Ln via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Downtown Crossing, South Station, Boston, Hartford, Union Station, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 6h 47m.
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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $5–6
- Phone
- (860) 346-0212
- Website
- rivervalleytransit.com
Bus from New London Train Station to Lyme St & Library Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- rivervalleytransit.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Old Lyme bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Salem to Old Lyme train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Old Lyme is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Salem to Old Lyme.
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