The average train between Salem and Manhattan takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Salem to Manhattan. 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 Salem and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Salem to Manhattan? 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 Salem to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Manhattan station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Salem to Manhattan train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Salem to Manhattan train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Salem and Manhattan is 319.8 km. The road distance is 400 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.