There are 4 ways to get from Woonsocket to Salem by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Forge Park/495 to Rugglestrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 22m$37–54Drive 54.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Woonsocket to Salemcar 54.2 mi
1h 29m$10–15Bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Essex St @ Summer Stbus 450
3h 32m$48–63Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Woonsocket to Forge Park/495taxi
- Take the train from Forge Park/495 to South Stationtrain
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain
2h 43m$34–56
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Woonsocket to Salem is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Woonsocket to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Woonsocket to Salem. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Essex St @ Summer St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Woonsocket to Salem. However, there are services departing from Forge Park/495 and arriving at Salem via Ruggles and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Woonsocket and Salem is 57 miles. The road distance is 54.6 miles.
The best way to get from Woonsocket to Salem without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Woonsocket to Salem, including transfers.
Woonsocket to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Woonsocket to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forge Park/495 station.
The best way to get from Woonsocket to Salem is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Woonsocket, RI, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Woonsocket to Salem via Forge Park/495, Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Woonsocket to Essex St @ Summer St via Providence, Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 3h 32m.
Train from Forge Park/495 to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from Forge Park/495 to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $26–32
Economy Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 944 6700
- Website
- economycabri.com
Access Taxi Cab RI
- Phone
- +1 401 677 8888
- Website
- joaccesstaxicabri.com
Airport Taxi RI
- Phone
- +1 401 737 2868
- Website
- visitrhodeisland.com
City Express Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 286 9277
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Woonsocket to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Woonsocket to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woonsocket to Salem is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Woonsocket to Salem.
There are 1298+ hotels available in Salem.







