The average train between Newark Penn Station and Salem takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark Penn Station 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 twice daily between Newark Penn Station and Salem. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark Penn Station is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Salem at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
6h 19m • 2 changes
6h 7m • 2 changes
6h 1m • 2 changes
5h 41m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Newark Penn Station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Salem station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Newark Penn Station to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Penn Station to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Newark Penn Station and Salem is 336.3 km. The road distance is 416 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.
