There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Petersham by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from North Station to Wachusetttrain Fitchburg Line
3h 42m$71–95Drive 77.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Petershamcar 77.4 mi
1h 47m$15–21Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 16m$44–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Petersham is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Petersham is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Petersham. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Athol MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Petersham. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Wachusett via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Salem and Petersham is 92 miles. The road distance is 77.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Petersham without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $70 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Salem to Petersham, including transfers.
Salem to Petersham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Petersham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Petersham is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $70 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Petersham, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Petersham via North Station and Wachusett in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Petersham via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, and Athol MA in around 5h 16m.
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 North Station to Wachusett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–11
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Petersham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Petersham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Petersham is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Salem to Petersham.
There are seven+ hotels available in Petersham.







