There are 4 ways to get from West Haven to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
3h 43m$42–662Bus, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
5h 33m$22–45Drive 152 mi
- Drive from West Haven to Salemcar 152 mi
2h 57m$28–41Bus, train, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtownbus
- Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
5h 48m$33–73
West Haven to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Haven to Salem is to bus and line 450 bus which costs $21 - $45 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from West Haven to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from West Haven to Salem. However, there are services departing from New Haven Bus Stop and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Hartford Union Station, Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from West Haven to Salem. However, there are services departing from New Haven and arriving at Salem via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between West Haven and Salem is 175 miles. The road distance is 152.9 miles.
The best way to get from West Haven to Salem without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from West Haven to Salem, including transfers.
West Haven to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Haven Bus Stop station.
West Haven to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from West Haven to Salem is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between West Haven, 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 New Haven Bus Stop to Washington St @ New Derby St via Hartford Union Station, Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 5h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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
Train from Providence to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- 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
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
West Haven to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
West Haven to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Haven to Salem is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from West Haven to Salem.
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