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The average train between Gaithersburg and Salem takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Gaithersburg 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.

10h 21m
Duration
491 mi
Distance
$302
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
9h 26m
$248–405

Gaithersburg to Salem train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gaithersburg and Salem. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Salem at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMBTAMBTA10h 46m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA9h 19m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA8h 49m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA8h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA9h 3m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA8h 53m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMBTAMBTA10h 2m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMBTAMBTA10h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA9h 3m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA8h 53m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMBTAMBTA10h 2m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMBTAMBTA10h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA9h 3m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA8h 53m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMBTAMBTA10h 2m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMBTAMBTA10h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA9h 3m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA8h 53m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMBTAMBTA10h 2m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMBTAMBTA10h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA11h 32m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA8h 57m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMBTAMBTA10h 27m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMBTAMBTA10h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA13h 32m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA8h 57m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMBTAMBTA10h 9m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMBTAMBTA10h 27m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gaithersburg 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.

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  • Distance: 490.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

You can take a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Salem via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 9h 26m.

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