The average train between Salem and New Jersey takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Salem to New Jersey. 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 New Jersey. 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 New Jersey at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salem to New Jersey. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at New Jersey station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Salem to New Jersey train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Salem to New Jersey train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Salem and New Jersey is 399.6 km. The road distance is 416 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.