There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Worcester by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Busesbus I-93 Southbound / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus Ppb 6713 / ...
2h 45m$38–64Drive 56 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Worcestercar 56 mi
1h 1m$11–15Train
- Take the train from Haverhill Amtrak to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 41m$65–92
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Worcester is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Worcester is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Salem, NH-exit 2 and arriving at Worcester via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Haverhill Amtrak and arriving at Worcester via North Station and Lansdowne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Salem and Worcester is 80 miles. The road distance is 56.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Worcester without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Salem to Worcester, including transfers.
Salem to Worcester bus services, operated by Boston Express, depart from Salem, NH-exit 2 station.
Salem to Worcester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Haverhill Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Salem to Worcester is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Salem, NH, USA and Worcester, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Salem to Worcester via Salem, NH-exit 2, Boston, South Station, and Boston in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salem to Worcester via Haverhill Amtrak, Boston, North Station, Kenmore, and Lansdowne in around 3h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Worcester bus services, operated by Boston Express, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Salem to Worcester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Worcester is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Salem to Worcester.
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