The average train between Islip and Salem takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Islip 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 5 times a day between Islip and Salem. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Islip is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Salem at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Babylon and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 28m • 4 changes



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8h 9m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Islip 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 Islip to Salem. However, there are services departing from Babylon station and arriving at Boston station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
Islip to Salem train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Babylon station.
Islip to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Islip and Salem is 276.7 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Islip to Salem via Babylon, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 7h 9m.