How to Travel from

Portland, ME to Salem

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Portland, ME Salem

Cheapest

By car (148 km)

1 h 39 min

148 km.

from $8

Other

Rideshare

1 h 39 min

148 km.

from $5.63

Bus (Bus)

3 h 43 min

134 km.

from $46.98

Bus (Bus)

4 h 2 min

134 km.

from $54.67

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Portland to Boston

Ave. Duration:

2h 32m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$16.58–$95.68

MBTA

Phone:

+1-617-222-3200

Website:

mbta.com

Bus from Wonderland to Washington

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$1.79–$4.85

Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Essex

Ave. Duration:

58 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Bus operators

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Bus from Portland, ME to Boston,

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.69–$76.54

Concord Coach Lines

Phone:

+1 800 639 3317

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

concordcoachlines.com/

Bus from Portland, ME to Logan

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$20.41–$51.03

Bus from Portland, ME to Boston,

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.69–$51.03

What is the cheapest way to get from Portland, ME to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Portland, ME to Salem is to drive which costs $15.22 - $23.91 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland, ME to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Portland, ME to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15.22 - $23.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Portland, ME and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland, ME to Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Essex St @ Summer St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Portland, ME and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Portland, ME to Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Portland, ME to Salem?

The distance between Portland, ME and Salem is 212 km. The road distance is 148.8 km.

How do I travel from Portland, ME to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Portland, ME to Salem without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $17.39 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Portland, ME to Salem?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Portland, ME to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland, ME to Salem bus from?

Portland, ME to Salem bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Portland, ME to Salem train from?

Portland, ME to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Portland, ME to Salem?

The best way to get from Portland, ME to Salem is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $17.39 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 455 bus, which costs $21.74 - $50 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Portland, ME to Salem bus arrive?

Portland, ME to Salem bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Where does the Portland, ME to Salem train arrive?

Portland, ME to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Portland, ME to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland, ME to Salem is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Portland, ME to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 772+ hotels available in Salem. Prices start at $73.08 per night.

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Salem witch trials

The Salem witch trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. More than 200 people were accused. Thirty people were found guilty, nineteen of whom were executed by hanging (fourteen women and five men). One other man, Giles Corey, died under torture after refusing to enter a plea, and at least five people died in the disease-ridden jails.

House of the Seven Gables

The House of the Seven Gables (also known as the Turner House or Turner-Ingersoll Mansion) is a 1668 colonial mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, named for its gables. It was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel The House of the Seven Gables. The house is now a non-profit museum, with an admission fee charged for tours, as well as an active settlement house with programs for the local immigrant community including ESL and citizenship classes. It was built for Captain John Turner and stayed with the family for three generations.

Peabody Essex Museum

The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem, Massachusetts, US, is a successor to the East India Marine Society, established in 1799. It combines the collections of the former Peabody Museum of Salem (which acquired the Society's collection) and the Essex Institute. PEM is one of the oldest continuously operating museums in the United States and holds one of the major collections of Asian art in the United States. Its total holdings include about 1 million pieces, as well as twenty-two historic buildings.

Salem

Salem is a historic coastal city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, located on the North Shore of Greater Boston. Continuous settlement by Europeans began in 1626 with English colonists. Salem was one of the most significant seaports trading commodities in early American history. Prior to the dissolution of county governments in Massachusetts in 1999, it served as one of 2 county seats for Essex County alongside Lawrence, Massachusetts.

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Four ways to Travel from Portland, Me to Salem

Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

MBTA

Bus operators

Amtrak Thruway

Concord Coach Lines

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Portland, ME to Salem?

What is the fastest way to get from Portland, ME to Salem?

Is there a direct bus between Portland, ME and Salem?

Is there a direct train between Portland, ME and Salem?

How far is it from Portland, ME to Salem?

How do I travel from Portland, ME to Salem without a car?

How long does it take to get from Portland, ME to Salem?

Where do I catch the Portland, ME to Salem bus from?

Where do I catch the Portland, ME to Salem train from?

Train or bus from Portland, ME to Salem?

Where does the Portland, ME to Salem bus arrive?

Where does the Portland, ME to Salem train arrive?

Can I drive from Portland, ME to Salem?

Where can I stay near Salem?