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How to get fromSan Francisco to Salemby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Salem by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Boston Logan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SFO - BOS
    8h 34m
    $203–575

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SJC - BOS
    11h 18m
    $195–777

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3d 5h
    $1,021–2,318

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3d 9h
    $744–1,553

  5. Drive 3,105.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Salemcar car 3,105.2 mi
    2d 1h
    $567–819

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane OAK - BOS
    10h 20m
    $199–771

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane SFO - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    12h 28m
    $203–739

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane OAK - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    12h 57m
    $229–885

San Francisco to Salem by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,021Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,727.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

JetBlue Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Salem via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 3d 5h.

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