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Schenectady to Salem trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Schenectady and Salem takes 7h. There is at least one train per day from Schenectady to Salem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h
Duration
234 mi
Distance
$73
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Schenectady to Salem train times

Trains run once daily between Schenectady and Salem. The earliest departure is at 2:21 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Schenectady is at 2:21 PM which arrives into Salem at 9:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Schenectady to Salem? 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.

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  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 6h 3m.

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