There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Dovertrain Downeaster
4h 25m$25–56Drive 62.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Rochestercar 62.3 mi
1h 14m$12–17Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
6h 4m$14–24
Salem to Rochester by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Rochester is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Rochester is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Rochester. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Wakefield St. via Boston, Hanover Station and Dover Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Dover via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Salem and Rochester is 95 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $25 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Salem to Rochester, including transfers.
Salem to Rochester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Rochester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Rochester is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $25 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $13 - $25 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Rochester, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Wakefield St. via North Station, Boston, Dover, and Dover Transportation Center in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Wakefield St. via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Boston, Portsmouth Bus Stop, Hanover Station, and Dover Transportation Center in around 6h 4m.
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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Rochester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Rochester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Rochester is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Salem to Rochester.
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