The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Salem, MA
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£159
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Salem, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Salem, MA will cost around £159 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
Of the 13 trains that leave New York, NY for Salem, MA every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 327 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
150 Northeast Regional7:004h16Penn Station, New York, NY11:16South Station, Boston, MA£1021One-way0 changes
66 Northeast Regional5:444h21Penn Station, New York, NY10:05South Station, Boston, MA£1021One-way0 changes
168 Northeast Regional19:004h26Penn Station, New York, NY23:26South Station, Boston, MA£1341One-way0 changes
194 Northeast Regional17:004h18Penn Station, New York, NY21:18South Station, Boston, MA£1341One-way0 changes
152 Northeast Regional12:134h15Penn Station, New York, NY16:28South Station, Boston, MA£1341One-way0 changes
2252 NextGen Acela14:013h56Penn Station, New York, NY17:57South Station, Boston, MA£2411One-way0 changes
2250 NextGen Acela11:583h58Penn Station, New York, NY15:56South Station, Boston, MA£2011One-way0 changes
2248 Acela11:114h04Penn Station, New York, NY15:15South Station, Boston, MA£2011One-way0 changes
152 Northeast Regional12:134h15Penn Station, New York, NY16:28South Station, Boston, MA£1341One-way0 changes
150 Northeast Regional7:004h16Penn Station, New York, NY11:16South Station, Boston, MA£1021One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for New York, NY to Salem, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Salem, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £41.
Distance: 327 km
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£73 Average Price | £152 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
New York, NY to Salem, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Salem, MA trains for today, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
150 Northeast Regional | 7:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h16 | 11:16 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 9:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h35 | 13:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 10:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h22 | 14:22 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2248 Acela | 11:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h04 | 15:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 11:58 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h58 | 15:56 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 12:13 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h15 | 16:28 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 13:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h24 | 17:24 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 NextGen Acela | 14:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h56 | 17:57 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 14:04 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h28 | 18:32 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 15:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h23 | 19:23 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 17:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h18 | 21:18 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 19:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h26 | 23:26 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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66 Northeast Regional | 5:44 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h21 | 10:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Salem, MA
Trains from New York, NY to Salem, MA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 327 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 327 km |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 21:29 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to Salem, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and Salem, MA from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: New York, NY to Salem, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Salem, MA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salem, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Salem, MA
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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