There are 3 ways to get from Worcester to Salem by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus I-93 Northbound
2h 47m$38–64Drive 56.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Worcester to Salemcar 56.8 mi
1h 2m$11–15Train
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
4h 7m$61–87
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Salem is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 2m 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 Salem, NH-exit 2 via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Salem. However, there are services departing from Worcester and arriving at Lawrence via Kenmore and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Worcester and Salem is 77 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 47m 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 bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Worcester, MA, USA and Salem, NH, USA?
You can take a bus from Worcester Union Station to Salem via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Salem, NH-exit 2 in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Worcester to Salem via Lansdowne, Kenmore, North Station, North Station, and Lawrence in around 4h 7m.
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 Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
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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 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Worcester to Salem.
There are 57+ hotels available in Salem.














