What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Salem is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Salem is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $210 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Salem, NH-exit 2 via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Lawrence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Back Bay and Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Washington to Salem?

The distance between Washington and Salem is 428 miles. The road distance is 453.8 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Salem without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $180 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Salem?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Washington to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Salem bus from?

Washington to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Salem train from?

Washington to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Salem?

The best way to get from Washington to Salem is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $210 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 11h 52m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Washington to Salem bus arrive?

Washington to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Washington to Salem train arrive?

Washington to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Salem is 454 miles. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Washington to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 59+ hotels available in Salem.

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Salem by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DCA - MHT
2h 11m
$217–714
Drive 451.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Salemcar 451.1 mi
8h 29m
$83–119
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus I-93 Northbound
8h 59m
$180–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus I-93 Northbound
11h 52m
$107–184
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus
4h 1m
$525–1,412
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane BWI - MHT
3h 39m
$182–1,085
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane IAD - MHT
4h
$177–493
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
9h 41m
$199–380
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus
12h
$113–178

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT) flights

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Distance: 425.7 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Salem, NH, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Salem via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Salem, NH-exit 2 in around 11h 52m.

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