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

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Providence is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salem to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $11 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Providence?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Providence. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Providence via Congress St @ Sudbury St and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Providence?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Providence. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Providence via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Salem to Providence?

The distance between Salem and Providence is 61 miles. The road distance is 60.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salem to Providence without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $13 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Salem to Providence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Providence bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salem to Providence train from?

Salem to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.

Train or bus from Salem to Providence?

The best way to get from Salem to Providence is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $13 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $8 - $23 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Salem to Providence bus arrive?

Salem to Providence bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.

Where does the Salem to Providence train arrive?

Salem to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Salem to Providence?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Providence is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Salem to Providence.

Where can I stay near Providence?

There are 225+ hotels available in Providence.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 42m
$13–612
Line 450 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
2. Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
3h 41m
$9–22
Line 450 bus, train
1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
2h 6m
$12–607
Drive 60.6 mi
1. Drive from Salem to Providencecar 60.6 mi
1h 23m
$12–16

Salem to Providence by train and subway

181Weekly Services

1h 42mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 60.9 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?

You can take a train from Salem to Providence via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Providence via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Congress St @ Sudbury St, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Boston in around 3h 41m.

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