There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Smithfield by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Ruggles to Pawtucket/Central Fallstrain Providence/Stoughton Line
2h 35m$43–65Drive 63.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Smithfieldcar 63.5 mi
1h 26m$12–17Line 450 bus, train
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the train from Back Bay to Pawtucket/Central Fallstrain Providence/Stoughton Line
2h 59m$42–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the train from South Station to Pawtucket/Central Fallstrain Providence/Stoughton Line
2h 45m$40–67Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Providence Bus Terminalbus Boston Airport
3h 52m$42–89
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Smithfield is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Smithfield is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Smithfield. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Providence Bus Terminal via Congress St @ Sudbury St and Boston South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Smithfield. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Pawtucket/Central Falls via North Station and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Salem and Smithfield is 68 miles. The road distance is 63.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Smithfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Salem to Smithfield, including transfers.
Salem to Smithfield bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Smithfield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Smithfield is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Smithfield, RI, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Smithfield via North Station, North Station, Ruggles, Ruggles, and Pawtucket/Central Falls in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Smithfield via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Congress St @ Sudbury St, Devonshire St @ Milk St, Boston South Station, and Providence in around 3h 52m.
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
Train from Ruggles to Pawtucket/Central Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
Train from Back Bay to Pawtucket/Central Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
Train from South Station to Pawtucket/Central Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Station to Providence Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Smithfield bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Smithfield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Smithfield is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Salem to Smithfield.
There are 158+ hotels available in Smithfield.









