The average train between Watertown and Salem takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Watertown 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 hourly between Watertown and Salem. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Watertown is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Salem at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watertown to Salem. However, there are services departing from Watertown station and arriving at Salem station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Watertown to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waverley station.
Watertown to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
The distance between Watertown and Salem is 28.7 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Waverley to Salem via North Station in around 1h 22m.