The average train between Salem and Princeton takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Salem to Princeton. 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 Princeton. 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 Princeton at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Salem to Princeton? 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 Princeton. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Princeton station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Salem to Princeton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Salem to Princeton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Salem and Princeton is 395.7 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Salem to Princeton via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 7h 18m.