There are 4 ways to get from Salem to York Beach by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Line 450 bus, bus
best- 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
3h 34m$88–114Drive 55 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to York Beachcar 55 mi
1h 4m$10–15Train
- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Wellstrain Downeaster
3h 48m$69–124Line 455 bus, bus
- Take the bus from New Derby St opp Klop Alley to Wonderlandbus 455
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouthbus Cj00:40-Lgpm
4h 33m$104–133
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to York Beach is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to York Beach is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to York Beach. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Portsmouth Bus Stop via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to York Beach. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Wells via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Salem and York Beach is 86 miles. The road distance is 55.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to York Beach without a car is to line 450 bus and bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Salem to York Beach, including transfers.
Salem to York Beach bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to York Beach train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to York Beach is to line 450 bus and bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and York Beach, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to York Beach via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, and Portsmouth Bus Stop in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem to York Beach via North Station, Boston, and Wells in around 3h 48m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- 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
Bus from New Derby St opp Klop Alley to Wonderland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 603-430-1100
- Website
- C & J Travel
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- C & J Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to York Beach bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
Salem to York Beach train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to York Beach is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Salem to York Beach.
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