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

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Reading is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Salem to Reading is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Reading. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Salem St opp Manning St via North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St and Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Reading. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Reading via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Salem to Reading?

The distance between Salem and Reading is 29 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salem to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $5 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Salem to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salem to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Salem to Reading?

The best way to get from Salem to Reading is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $5 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus and line 137 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Salem to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salem to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salem to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Reading is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Salem to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1554+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Reading by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain Haverhill Line
1h 50m
$5–12
Line 450 bus, bus, line 137 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
2. Take the bus from North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St to Oak Grove Buswaybus
3. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
2h 54m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salem to Readingtaxi 11.7 mi
18 min
$35–50
Drive 11.7 mi
1. Drive from Salem to Readingcar 11.7 mi
18 min
$3–4

Salem to Reading by train

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 29 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Reading, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Salem to Reading via North Station in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Salem St opp Manning St via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 54m.

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