The average train between Melrose and Salem takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Melrose 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 Melrose and Salem. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melrose is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Salem at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melrose to Salem. However, there are services departing from Melrose station and arriving at Salem station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Melrose to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Melrose/Cedar Park station.
Melrose to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
The distance between Melrose and Salem is 15.5 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Melrose/Cedar Park to Salem via North Station in around 1h 23m.