There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Old Orchard Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Old Orchard Beach Amtraktrain Downeaster
3h 47m$33–79Drive 82.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Old Orchard Beachcar 82.7 mi
1h 33m$16–22Line 450 bus, bus, line 60 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from St John St to School Stbus 60
5h 47m$30–58
Salem to Old Orchard Beach by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Old Orchard Beach is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Old Orchard Beach is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Old Orchard Beach. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at School St via Boston, MA - South Station, Portland Transportation Center and St John St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Old Orchard Beach. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Old Orchard Beach Amtrak via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Salem and Old Orchard Beach is 121 miles. The road distance is 83.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Old Orchard Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Salem to Old Orchard Beach, including transfers.
Salem to Old Orchard Beach bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Old Orchard Beach train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Old Orchard Beach is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus and line 60 bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Old Orchard Beach, ME, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Old Orchard Beach Amtrak via North Station and Boston in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to School St via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Downtown Crossing, South Station, Boston, MA - South Station, Portland Transportation Center, Congress + Union Square Plaza, and St John St in around 5h 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Old Orchard Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- +1 800 639 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
- 207 282 5408
- Website
- BSOOB
Bus from St John St to School St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- BSOOB
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Old Orchard Beach bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Salem to Old Orchard Beach train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Old Orchard Beach is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Salem to Old Orchard Beach.
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