The average train between Hackensack and Salem takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Hackensack 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 Hackensack and Salem. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Salem at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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6h 32m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Hackensack 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 Hackensack to Salem. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Salem station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Hackensack to Salem train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Hackensack to Salem train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Hackensack and Salem is 318.1 km. The road distance is 423 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.