There are 4 ways to get from Wallingford to Salem by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Wallingford Amtrak to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to South Stationbus
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
4h 39m$31–78Bus, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
6h 58m$20–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
4h 49m$45–670Drive 137.4 mi
- Drive from Wallingford to Salemcar 137.4 mi
2h 38m$26–37
Wallingford to Salem by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wallingford to Salem is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Wallingford to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wallingford to Salem. However, there are services departing from S Main St @ Ward St and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via State St @ Meriden Transit Center, Hartford Union Station, Summer St @ Atlantic Ave and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Wallingford to Salem. However, there are services departing from Wallingford Amtrak and arriving at Salem via New Haven, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Wallingford and Salem is 145 miles. The road distance is 138.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wallingford to Salem without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Wallingford to Salem, including transfers.
Wallingford to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hartford Union Station.
Wallingford to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from Wallingford to Salem is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Wallingford, CT, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Main St @ Ward St to Washington St @ New Derby St via State St @ Meriden Transit Center, Asylum St @ Union Pl, Hartford Union Station, Boston, Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, Federal St @ Matthews St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 6h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wallingford Amtrak to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hartford Union Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
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
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Wallingford to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Wallingford to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wallingford to Salem is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Wallingford to Salem.
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