The average train between Pawtucket/Central Falls and Salem takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Pawtucket/Central Falls 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 Pawtucket/Central Falls and Salem. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Pawtucket/Central Falls is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Salem at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Ruggles and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Salem. However, there are services departing from Pawtucket/Central Falls station and arriving at Salem station via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Pawtucket/Central Falls to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Pawtucket/Central Falls station.
Pawtucket/Central Falls to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
The distance between Pawtucket/Central Falls and Salem is 82.1 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Salem via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 15m.