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Pros: The comfort. Cons: Nothing yet. Tips: Great service.
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There are 22 intercity buses per day from Salem to Boston. Traveling by bus from Salem to Boston usually takes around one hour, but the fastest Boston Express bus can make the trip in 40 minutes.
Distance | 30 mi (49 km) |
Shortest duration | 0h 40m |
Cheapest price | $15.00 |
Trips per day | 20 |
Most frequent service | Boston Express |
Bus lines | 2 |
Average score for buses from Salem to Boston
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The comfort. Cons: Nothing yet. Tips: Great service.
Bus tickets for a trip from Salem to Boston cost $17.14 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
If you're planning to travel by bus from Salem to Boston in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $17 to $18. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on February 10, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Boston this week, bus tickets are available starting at $17.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 27 days in advance to save up to $0.01.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Salem to Boston that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Boston Express usually offers more choice, with 21 scheduled trips per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Boston Express | 21 | 1h 0m | $17.32 |
Concord Coach Lines | 2 | 2h 39m | $19.15 |
Boston Express is a top-notch bus company that makes it easy for people to get around by connecting Boston South Station, the airport, nearby cities, and destinations across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Boston Express coaches have air conditioning and onboard restrooms for a comfortable ride. Plus, they have WiFi and power outlets, so you can stay connected and keep your devices charged while on the go!
Book Concord Coach Lines from Salem to Boston from $15. There are 2 trips per day offered by Concord Coach Lines from Salem to Boston and you can expect on average to pay for a Concord Coach Lines ticket to Boston. In Salem, Concord Coach Lines departs to Boston from Salem Transportation Center . In Boston, Concord Coach Lines arrives at Boston Logan Airport and one other station.
An average trip on Concord Coach Lines from Salem to Boston takes 2 hours and 39 minutes , while the fastest available Concord Coach Lines trip will get you to Boston in 0 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Concord Coach Lines offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Boston.
The bus takes an average of one hour to cover the 30 miles from Salem to Boston. However, the fastest bus only takes 40 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Boston. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Salem to Boston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, but it is kept young and fresh with the help of over 150,000 students who flock to the city’s prestigious universities every year. Beantown’s many sights and activities celebrate American history, prolific sports teams, and New England seafood. So let's spill the tea (into the harbor, if you will):
Boston's Freedom Trail is the best way to see the city on foot and visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution: from Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution to the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail officially begins in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S. and a beautiful spot for walking, picnicking, or ice skating in the winter. Foodies will love tasting the Italian cuisine in the North End and the modern eateries of South End, while sports fans can tour Fenway Park, and art lovers can explore the expansive Museum of Fine Arts.
From Boston, travelers can easily get to the beachy summer destination of Cape Cod, or surrounding states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. With four main train stations and several bus stops in the city, as well as Boston Logan Airport (which, by the way, has some excellent airport food), Boston is a central hub for travel throughout New England and beyond.
Most buses depart from the main station in Salem.
Salem Transportation Center
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Boston.
Boston Logan Airport
South Station
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