The average train between Paterson and Salem takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson 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 Paterson and Salem. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Salem at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Paterson 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 Paterson to Salem. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Salem station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Paterson to Salem train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Paterson to Salem train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Paterson and Salem is 325 km. The road distance is 428 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.