The average train between Salem and West Haven takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Salem to West Haven. 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 every 2 hours between Salem and West Haven. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 11:05 PM which arrives into West Haven at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salem to West Haven. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at West Haven station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Salem to West Haven train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Salem to West Haven train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Haven station.
The distance between Salem and West Haven is 219.3 km. The road distance is 280 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.