The average train between Salem and Mystic takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Salem to Mystic. 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 twice daily between Salem and Mystic. The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Mystic at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 18m • 2 changes


3h 8m • 2 changes


3h 11m • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Salem to Mystic. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Mystic station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Salem to Mystic train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Mystic train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Mystic Station.
The distance between Salem and Mystic is 156.9 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Salem to Mystic Station via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 3h 9m.