The average train between Elizabeth and Salem takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Elizabeth 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 hourly between Elizabeth and Salem. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Salem at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth to Salem? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Salem. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Salem station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Elizabeth to Salem train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Elizabeth to Salem train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Salem is 344.2 km. The road distance is 425 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.