The average train between Salem and Rhode Island takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Salem to Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salem to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Rhode Island station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Salem to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Rhode Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Providence station.
The distance between Salem and Rhode Island is 99.1 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Salem to Providence via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 1h 42m.