The average train between Ottawa and Salem takes 39h 2m and the fastest train takes 37h 47m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ottawa 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 6 times a week between Ottawa and Salem. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 7:45 AM which arrives into Salem at 9:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Montréal and take an average of 39h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Salem station via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 2m.
Ottawa to Salem train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Salem train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Ottawa and Salem is 500.9 km. The road distance is 918 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Salem via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 18h.
