What is the cheapest way to get from South Orange to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from South Orange to Salem is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Orange to Salem?

The fastest way to get from South Orange to Salem is to train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $480 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between South Orange and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from South Orange to Salem. However, there are services departing from Valley St At 1St St and arriving at Chelsea via Port Authority Bus Terminal and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between South Orange and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from South Orange to Salem. However, there are services departing from South Orange and arriving at Salem via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from South Orange to Salem?

The distance between South Orange and Salem is 267 miles. The road distance is 238.1 miles.

How do I travel from South Orange to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from South Orange to Salem without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $75 - $190.

How long does it take to get from South Orange to Salem?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from South Orange to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Orange to Salem bus from?

South Orange to Salem bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Valley St At 1St St station.

Where do I catch the South Orange to Salem train from?

South Orange to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from South Orange to Salem?

The best way to get from South Orange to Salem is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Chelsea, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the South Orange to Salem bus arrive?

South Orange to Salem bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the South Orange to Salem train arrive?

South Orange to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from South Orange to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between South Orange to Salem is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from South Orange to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 1222+ hotels available in Salem.

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There are 8 ways to get from South Orange to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 6m
$79–184
Bus via Chelsea
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 107
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
8h 17m
$41–122
Drive 236.7 mi
1. Drive from South Orange to Salemcar 236.7 mi
4h 44m
$44–63
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from South Orange to Newark Broad Sttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
4h 44m
$487–1,628
Bus
1. Take the bus from Valley St At 1St St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 107
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
8h 40m
$49–169
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
4h 50m
$220–1,044
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
5h 40m
$59–392
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
6h 51m
$271–406

South Orange to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)

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6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.3 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between South Orange, NJ, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley St At 1St St to Salem via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Boston, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 8h 17m.

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