The average train between Philadelphia and Salem takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and Salem. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Salem at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Salem. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Boston station via Boston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Philadelphia to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Salem is 456.8 km. The road distance is 506 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.