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Trip Overview

The average train between Salem and Washington takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Salem to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 18m
Duration
471 mi
Distance
$180
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
8h 35m
$146–312

Salem to Washington train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Salem and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Washington at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 471.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 56m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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