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Ottawa, Canada → Salem, United States of America

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Six ways to Travel from Ottawa to Salem

Composite routes from Ottawa to Salem

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$1,781.16
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$572.52

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$467.39

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$534.35

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$139.95
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.72–$120.86

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Chelsea to Salem
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.44–$9.54
Bus from Airport to Chelsea
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.91–$4.96

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$95.42

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Montreal to Boston
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$190.84
Bus from Montreal to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$89.06
Bus from Montreal to Concord
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$130.43

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Montreal to Boston
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$108.14
Bus from Montreal to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$86.96

Orléans Express

Phone:
+1 833 449 6444
Website:
orleansexpress.com
Bus from Gatineau to Montréal
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.90–$50.89

Concord Coach Lines

Phone:
+1 800 639 3317
Website:
concordcoachlines.com/
Bus from Concord, NH to Salem
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

Megabus

Phone:
+1-877-462-6342
Website:
us.megabus.com
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Anderson/Woburn
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.18–$58.52

Tour Express

Phone:
514-228-2303
Website:
tourexpress.ca/
Bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53

Boston Express

Phone:
+1 800-639-8080
Website:
bostonexpressbus.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Salem,
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Salem is to bus which costs $46.74 - $195.65 and takes 12h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Salem is to fly and bus and train which takes 5h 21m and costs $152.17 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St and arriving at Essex St @ Summer St via Montreal, Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Salem via Montreal Central Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Salem?

The distance between Ottawa and Salem is 538 km. The road distance is 688.2 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $46.74 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Salem?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Ottawa to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Salem bus from?

Ottawa to Salem bus services, operated by Tour Express, depart from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St station.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Salem train from?

Ottawa to Salem train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.

Train or bus from Ottawa to Salem?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Salem is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $46.74 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $76.09 - $315.22 and takes 18h 3m.

Where does the Ottawa to Salem bus arrive?

Ottawa to Salem bus services, operated by Tour Express, arrive at Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert station.

Where does the Ottawa to Salem train arrive?

Ottawa to Salem train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Salem is 688 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Ottawa to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 735+ hotels available in Salem. Prices start at $82.53 per night.
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