There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Worcester by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, 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 Worcesterbus Ppb 6713 / ...
2h 43m$12–35Drive 54.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Worcestercar 54.3 mi
1h 19m$10–15Train
- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 15m$13–26Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus Ppb 6713 / ...
3h 7m$11–30Line 450 bus, train
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 29m$12–21
Salem to Worcester by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Worcester is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Worcester is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Worcester. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Worcester via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Worcester via North Station and Lansdowne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Salem and Worcester is 61 miles. The road distance is 54.7 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Worcester without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $12 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Salem to Worcester, including transfers.
Salem to Worcester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Worcester is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $13 - $26. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $10 - $30 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Worcester, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Worcester via North Station, North Station, Kenmore, and Lansdowne in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Worcester via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, and Boston in around 3h 7m.
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 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 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
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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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 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
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Worcester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Worcester is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Salem to Worcester.
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