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Trip Overview

The average train between Needham and Salem takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Needham 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.

1h 41m
Duration
30 mi
Distance
$16
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain train Needham Line
  2. Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 42m
$8–19

Needham to Salem train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Needham and Salem. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Salem at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Ruggles and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 59m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 31m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 58m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 59m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 31m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 58m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 59m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 31m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 58m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Needham 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.

Map of how to get from Needham to Salem.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 30.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Needham Center to Salem via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 1h 42m.

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