There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Boston by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Busesbus I-93 Southbound / ...
56 min$32–41Drive 33.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Bostoncar 33.8 mi
39 min$6–9Train
- Take the train from Lawrence to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
1h 14m$54–69Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Bostontaxi 33.8 mi
39 min$210–260
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Boston is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Boston is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Boston. However, there are services departing from Salem, NH-exit 2 and arriving at Boston South Buses via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at North Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Salem and Boston is 36 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 56 min and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Salem to Boston, including transfers.
Salem to Boston bus services, operated by Boston Express, depart from Salem, NH-exit 2 station.
Salem to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
The best way to get from Salem to Boston is to bus which takes 56 min and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 1h 14m.
What companies run services between Salem, NH, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Boston Express operates a bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Buses every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Lawrence to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 1h 1m.
Train from Lawrence to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Boston bus services, operated by Boston Express, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Salem to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Boston is 34 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Salem to Boston.
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