There are 5 ways to get from Smithfield to Salem by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 31m$46–64Drive 63.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Smithfield to Salemcar 63.4 mi
1h 30m$12–17Train, line 450 bus
- Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 15m$44–60Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Smithfield to Pawtucket/Central Fallstaxi
- Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to South Stationtrain
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
2h 45m$43–66Bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 27m$39–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithfield to Salem is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Smithfield to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithfield to Salem. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Smithfield to Salem. However, there are services departing from Pawtucket/Central Falls and arriving at Salem via Ruggles and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Smithfield and Salem is 68 miles. The road distance is 63.8 miles.
The best way to get from Smithfield to Salem without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Smithfield to Salem, including transfers.
Smithfield to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Smithfield to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Pawtucket/Central Falls station.
The best way to get from Smithfield to Salem is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Smithfield, RI, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Smithfield to Salem via Pawtucket/Central Falls, Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Smithfield to Washington St @ New Derby St via Providence, Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 3h 27m.
Train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
Train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Chelsea to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Smithfield to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Smithfield to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithfield to Salem is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Smithfield to Salem.
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