The average train between Islip and Salem takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. 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 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Islip is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Salem at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 46m • 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 Islip station and arriving at Boston station via Jamaica station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Islip to Salem train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Islip 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 401 km.
You can take a train from Islip to Salem via Jamaica, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 44m.