The average train between Smithtown and Salem takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Smithtown 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Smithtown and Salem. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Smithtown is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Salem at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Smithtown to Salem. However, there are services departing from Smithtown station and arriving at Salem station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Smithtown to Salem train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Smithtown station.
Smithtown to Salem train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Smithtown and Salem is 266.1 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a train from Smithtown to Salem via Jamaica, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 51m.