What is the cheapest way to get from Salem to Rhode Island?

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Rhode Island?

The fastest way to get from Salem to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Rhode Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Salem, NH-exit 2 and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Rhode Island?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at Providence via Oak Grove and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Salem to Rhode Island?

The distance between Salem and Rhode Island is 80 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.

How do I travel from Salem to Rhode Island without a car?

The best way to get from Salem to Rhode Island without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 56m and costs $40 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Rhode Island?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Salem to Rhode Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Rhode Island bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salem to Rhode Island train from?

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

Train or bus from Salem to Rhode Island?

The best way to get from Salem to Rhode Island is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $60 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Salem to Rhode Island bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salem to Rhode Island train arrive?

Salem to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.

Can I drive from Salem to Rhode Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Rhode Island is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Salem to Rhode Island.

Where can I stay near Rhode Island?

There are 225+ hotels available in Rhode Island.

Salem to Rhode Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Rhode Island by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Busesbus I-93 Southbound / ...
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 56m
$40–641
Drive 78.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salem to Providencecar 78.9 mi
1h 38m
$15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Lawrence to Oak Grovetrain Haverhill Line
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
2h 15m
$63–671
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Busesbus I-93 Southbound / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
3h 1m
$38–54

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Distance: 79.9 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Salem, NH, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Salem to Providence via Lawrence, Oak Grove, Oak Grove, Back Bay, and Boston in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salem to Providence via Salem, NH-exit 2, Boston, South Station, and Boston in around 3h 1m.

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