There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Springfield by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
3h 17m$19–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 11m$36–77Drive 102.7 mi
- Drive from Salem to Springfieldcar 102.7 mi
2h 2m$19–28Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2619
4h 14m$19–31
Salem to Springfield by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Springfield is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Springfield is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Springfield via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Salem and Springfield is 108 miles. The road distance is 103.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $19 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Salem to Springfield, including transfers.
Salem to Springfield bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Salem to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Springfield Union Station via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Park Street, Alewife, and Cambridge in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Salem to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $3–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Springfield bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Salem to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Springfield is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Salem to Springfield.
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