The average train between Meriden and Salem takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Meriden 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 every 4 hours between Meriden and Salem. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Meriden is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Salem at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Meriden 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 Meriden to Salem. However, there are services departing from Meriden station and arriving at Salem station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Meriden to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
Meriden to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Meriden and Salem is 191.8 km. The road distance is 310 km.
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.