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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Salem takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h 31m
Duration
339 mi
Distance
$218
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain train Acela
6h 13m
$182–283

Philadelphia to Salem train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Philadelphia and Salem. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Salem at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAMBTA7h 43m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA7h 8m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAMBTA7h 11m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAMBTA7h 43m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA7h 8m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAMBTA7h 11m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAMBTA7h 38m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAMBTA6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA6h 31m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAMBTA7h 38m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAMBTA6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA6h 44m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAMBTA7h 43m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA7h 8m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAMBTA7h 11m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAMBTA7h 43m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA7h 8m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAMBTA7h 11m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAMBTA6h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 339 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

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.

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