What is the cheapest way to get from Salem to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Portland is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Salem to Portland is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Portland. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Portland, ME via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Portland. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Portland via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Salem to Portland?

The distance between Salem and Portland is 124 miles. The road distance is 94.3 miles.

How do I travel from Salem to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Salem to Portland without a car is to line 450 bus and bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $25 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Portland?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Salem to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Portland bus from?

Salem to Portland bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.

Where do I catch the Salem to Portland train from?

Salem to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Salem to Portland?

The best way to get from Salem to Portland is to line 450 bus and bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $25 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Salem to Portland bus arrive?

Salem to Portland bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.

Where does the Salem to Portland train arrive?

Salem to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.

Can I drive from Salem to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Portland is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Salem to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 340+ hotels available in Portland.

Salem to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, line 450 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Portland by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Line 450 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 33m
$26–52
Drive 93.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salem to Portlandcar 93.8 mi
1h 41m
$18–25
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 6m
$38–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
3h 52m
$19–43

Salem to Portland by bus, foot, and subway

120Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 122.9 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Portland, ME via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Park Street, South Station, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Portland 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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