The average train between Manhattan and Salem takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Manhattan 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 hourly between Manhattan and Salem. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Salem at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Salem. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Salem station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Manhattan to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Manhattan to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Manhattan and Salem is 319.8 km. The road distance is 400 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.