There are 4 ways to get from Salem to South Boston by bus, train (Amtrak), 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 35.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to South Bostoncar 35.9 mi
43 min$7–10Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Haverhill Amtrak to Bostontrain Downeaster
1h 2m$55–75Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to South Bostontaxi 35.9 mi
43 min$220–270
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to South Boston is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Salem to South Boston is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to South 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 South Boston. However, there are services departing from Haverhill Amtrak and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Salem and South Boston is 36 miles. The road distance is 36.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to South 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 South Boston, including transfers.
Salem to South Boston bus services, operated by Boston Express, depart from Salem, NH-exit 2 station.
Salem to South Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Haverhill Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Salem to South Boston is to bus which takes 56 min and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Salem, NH, USA and South 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, Amtrak operates a train from Haverhill Amtrak to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–22 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Haverhill Amtrak to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Salem to South Boston bus services, operated by Boston Express, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Salem to South Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to South Boston is 36 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Salem to South Boston.
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