There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Cambridge by taxi, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Taxi, bus • 46 min
3 alternative options
Taxi, train • 1h 1m
Taxi • 38 min
Drive • 38 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Cambridge is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 38 min.
The quickest way to get from Salem to Cambridge is to taxi which costs $200 - $250 and takes 38 min.
The distance between Salem and Cambridge is 29 miles. The road distance is 32.8 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Cambridge without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 46 min and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Salem to Cambridge, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Cambridge is 33 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Salem to Cambridge.
There are 328+ hotels available in Cambridge. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

- Distance: 29.1 miles
- Duration: 46 min
What companies run services between Salem, NH, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Salem to Cambridge. However, you can take the taxi to Salem, NH-exit 2 then take the bus to Boston South Buses. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Haverhill Amtrak then take the train to Boston.

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Haverhill Amtrak to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $23 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $28 - $40

- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Haverhill to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $0 - $11
- Website
- MBTA
- children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $9 - $11

- Phone
- 1800-639-8080
- contact@bostonexpressbus.com
- Website
- bostonexpressbus.com
Bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10 - $15
- Schedules at
- bostonexpressbus.com
- Book at
- webstore.bostonexpressbus.com
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