The average train between Salem and Melrose takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Salem to Melrose. 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 Melrose. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Melrose at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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59 min • 1 change

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59 min • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Salem to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Melrose station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Salem to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Melrose/Cedar Park station.
The distance between Salem and Melrose is 15.5 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Salem to Melrose/Cedar Park via North Station in around 1h 34m.