The average train between Salem and Pawtucket takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Salem to Pawtucket. 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 Pawtucket. 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 Pawtucket at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Salem to Pawtucket? 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 Pawtucket. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Pawtucket station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Salem to Pawtucket train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Pawtucket train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Pawtucket/Central Falls station.
The distance between Salem and Pawtucket is 81.7 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Salem to Pawtucket/Central Falls via North Station, North Station, Ruggles, and Ruggles in around 2h 18m.