There are 4 ways to get from West Springfield to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 42m$57–98Bus, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270s / ...
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Essex St @ Summer Stbus 450
5h 47m$16–42Bus, line 450 bus via Alewife
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Cambridgebus FlixBus 2619
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
5h 16m$21–34Drive 104.4 mi
- Drive from West Springfield to Salemcar 104.4 mi
2h 3m$20–28
West Springfield to Salem by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Springfield to Salem is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from West Springfield to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from West Springfield to Salem. However, there are services departing from Park / Union and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Springfield Union Station and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from West Springfield to Salem. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Salem via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between West Springfield and Salem is 118 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from West Springfield to Salem without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from West Springfield to Salem, including transfers.
West Springfield to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield Union Station.
West Springfield to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from West Springfield to Salem is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus via Alewife, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between West Springfield, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park / Union to Washington St @ New Derby St via Union Station Bay 3, Springfield Union Station, Cambridge, Alewife, Park Street, Park Street, Haymarket, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 5h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Essex St @ Summer St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
West Springfield to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Cambridge station.
West Springfield to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Springfield to Salem is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from West Springfield to Salem.
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