There are 3 ways to get from South Kingstown to Salem by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 26m$42–75Drive 90.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Kingstown to Salemcar 90.5 mi
2h 10m$17–24Train, line 450 bus
- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 10m$40–71
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Kingstown to Salem is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from South Kingstown to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from South Kingstown station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Kingston Amtrak Station and arriving at Salem via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between South Kingstown and Salem is 93 miles. The road distance is 91 miles.
The best way to get from South Kingstown to Salem without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from South Kingstown to Salem, including transfers.
South Kingstown to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kingston Amtrak Station.
South Kingstown to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Kingstown to Salem is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from South Kingstown to Salem.
There are 1078+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between South Kingstown, RI, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from South Kingstown to Salem via Kingston Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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
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
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