The average train between West Haven and Salem takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from West Haven 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 every 2 hours between West Haven and Salem. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Haven is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Salem at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from West Haven 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.
No, there is no direct train from West Haven to Salem. However, there are services departing from West Haven station and arriving at Salem station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
West Haven to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from New Haven station.
West Haven to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between West Haven and Salem is 219.3 km. The road distance is 280 km.
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.