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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Salem by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Boston Logan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SEA - BOS
    8h 15m
    $216–516

  2. Fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane SEA - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    12h 22m
    $158–629

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2d 21h
    $1,761–2,761

  4. Drive  3,008.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Salemcar car 3,008.6 mi
    2d 1h
    $515–743

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2d 22h
    $1,607–2,585

Seattle to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,761Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,518.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Salem via Chicago Union Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2d 21h.

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