The average train between Canton and Salem takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Canton to Salem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Canton and Salem. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canton is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Salem at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Ruggles and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canton to Salem. However, there are services departing from Canton station and arriving at Salem station via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Canton to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Canton Center station.
Canton to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
The distance between Canton and Salem is 45 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Canton Center to Salem via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 1h 37m.