The average train between Lynchburg and Salem takes 20h 31m and the fastest train takes 17h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Lynchburg 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 once daily between Lynchburg and Salem. The earliest departure is at 10:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lynchburg is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Salem at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 20h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h 22m • 2 changes
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20h 11m • 2 changes
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17h 27m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lynchburg to Salem. However, there are services departing from Lynchburg station and arriving at Salem station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 31m.
Lynchburg to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lynchburg station.
Lynchburg to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Lynchburg and Salem is 902.6 km. The road distance is 1,038 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Lynchburg to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $200–420 and the journey takes 16h 18m.