Rome2Rio

How to get fromSalem to Bostonby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

Find Transport to Boston

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 9 ways to get from Salem to Boston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane PDX - MHT
    3. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    11h 43m
    $155–637

  2. Bus, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane PDX - PVD
    3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    11h 59m
    $110–439

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salem to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,779–2,844

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    5. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    3d 4h
    $622–947

  5. Drive  3,085.8 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Bostoncar car 3,085.8 mi
    2d 3h
    $528–762

  6. Bus, fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane plane PDX - HYA
    3. Take the bus from Barnstable Airport to Bostonbus bus
    13h 13m
    $209–847

  7. Bus, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane PDX - EWR
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    12h 30m
    $358–692

  8. Bus, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PDX - JFK
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    12h 32m
    $380–842

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Portland Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Albanytrain train
    5. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    5d 1h
    $1,095–2,242

Salem to Boston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,779Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Salem to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,601.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 43m

What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Salem to Boston via Portland and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 23h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to Boston via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 3d 4h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There