What is the cheapest way to get from Salem to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Boston is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Salem to Boston is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Boston?

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.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Boston?

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.

How far is it from Salem to Boston?

The distance between Salem and Boston is 36 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.

How do I travel from Salem to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Salem to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 56 min and costs $30 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Boston?

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Salem to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Boston bus from?

Salem to Boston bus services, operated by Boston Express, depart from Salem, NH-exit 2 station.

Where do I catch the Salem to Boston train from?

Salem to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.

Train or bus from Salem to Boston?

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.

Where does the Salem to Boston bus arrive?

Salem to Boston bus services, operated by Boston Express, arrive at Boston South Buses station.

Where does the Salem to Boston train arrive?

Salem to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Salem to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Boston is 34 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Salem to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Boston.

Salem to Boston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Boston by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Busesbus I-93 Southbound / ...
56 min
$32–41
Drive 33.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salem to Bostoncar 33.8 mi
39 min
$6–9
Train
1. Take the train from Lawrence to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
1h 14m
$54–69
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salem to Bostontaxi 33.8 mi
39 min
$210–260

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Distance: 36.2 mi
Duration: 56 min

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.

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