The average train between Providence and Salem takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Providence 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 Providence and Salem. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Providence is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Salem at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Providence to Salem. However, there are services departing from Providence station and arriving at Salem station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Providence to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Salem station.
The distance between Providence and Salem is 88.3 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Providence to Salem via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 1h 52m.