The average train between Reading and Salem takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Salem. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Salem at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Salem. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Salem station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Reading to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
The distance between Reading and Salem is 16.3 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Salem via North Station in around 1h 36m.