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How to get fromWaltham to Salemby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Salem by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus bus I-93 Northbound
    2h 34m
    $36–52

  2. Drive 35 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waltham to Salemcar car 35 mi
    45 min
    $7–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain train Haverhill Line
    2h 39m
    $51–73

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Salemtaxi taxi 35 mi
    45 min
    $220–260

  5. Line 505 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus bus 505
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus bus I-93 Northbound
    2h 45m
    $34–46

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  • Distance: 47.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Salem, NH, USA?

Boston Express operates a bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2 every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waltham to Salem via North Station and Lawrence in around 2h 39m.

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