There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Saratoga Springs by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus Greyhound US0270
7h 26m$36–69Drive 187.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Saratoga Springscar 187.1 mi
4h 41m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 3m$70–155Line 450 bus, train, bus, line 905 bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus 905
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Broadway & Lake Avebus 450
9h 48m$36–95
Salem to Saratoga Springs by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Saratoga Springs is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Saratoga Springs is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Saratoga Springs. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Broadway & Lake Ave via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Saratoga Springs. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Schenectady via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Salem and Saratoga Springs is 232 miles. The road distance is 188.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Saratoga Springs without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Salem to Saratoga Springs, including transfers.
Salem to Saratoga Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Salem to Saratoga Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Salem to Saratoga Springs is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Saratoga Springs, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 6h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Broadway & Lake Ave
- Base fare
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Saratoga Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Schenectady station.
Salem to Saratoga Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Saratoga Springs is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Salem to Saratoga Springs.
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