Trains from Boston, MA to Salem, OR

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Train Boston to Salem: Trip Overview

Train Boston to Salem: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$509
Average train trip duration4d 19h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:50 AM
Distance2554 miles (4119 km)
Latest train departure9:50 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Boston to Salem Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains2
Earliest and Latest Train Departures6:50AM - 9:50PM
Minimum Price$298
Average Ticket Price$509
Minimum Trip Duration3d9h
Average Train Trip Duration4d19h
Distance2554 miles (4119 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston - Salem

The average train ticket price from Boston to Salem is $509. The best way to find train tickets from Boston to Salem is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Boston and Salem is around 4d 19h, although the fastest train will take about 3d 9h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2557 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Boston to Salem can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Boston to Salem by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Boston to Salem, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Boston to Salem is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Salem you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Boston and Salem compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Boston to Salem.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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Train from Salem to Boston

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