There are 4 ways to get from Worcester to Salem by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 55m$14–25Bus, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
2h 56m$7–27Drive 54.9 mi
- Drive from Worcester to Salemcar 54.9 mi
1h 16m$10–15Train, line 450 bus
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450
3h 30m$12–21
Worcester to Salem by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Salem is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Worcester Union Station and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Salem. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Salem via Kenmore and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Worcester and Salem is 62 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Salem without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $13 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Worcester to Salem, including transfers.
Worcester to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Worcester Union Station.
Worcester to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
The best way to get from Worcester to Salem is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $13 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $7 - $27 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Worcester to Salem via Lansdowne, Kenmore, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Worcester Union Station to Washington St @ New Derby St via Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 2h 56m.
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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 Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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 Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Worcester to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Worcester to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Salem is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Worcester to Salem.
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