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How to get fromElizabeth to Salemby train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Elizabeth to Salem by train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Wilmingtontrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2h 39m
    $97–749

  2. Train, tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the tram from TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station to Walter Rand Transportation Ctrtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Broadway Across From Wrtc to Broadway At Walnut Stbus bus 401
    4h 48m
    $9–51

  3. Drive 106.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Salemcar car 106.1 mi
    2h
    $20–28

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    3. Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Broadway At Walnut Stbus bus 401
    5h 25m
    $11–39

Elizabeth to Salem by train, tram, and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Salem, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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