The cheapest and fastest trains from Salem, MA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salem, MA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salem, MA to New York, NY will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 4 trains that leave Salem, MA for New York, NY every day 4 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 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 32 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.
0:474h02Salem, MA4:49New York, NY£181One-way0 changes
18:374h32Salem, MA23:09New York, NY£511One-way0 changes
11:104h12Salem, MA15:22New York, NY£701One-way0 changes
20:154h10Salem, MA0:25New York, NY£1331One-way0 changes
0:474h02Salem, MA4:49New York, NY£181One-way0 changes
20:154h10Salem, MA0:25New York, NY£1331One-way0 changes
11:104h12Salem, MA15:22New York, NY£701One-way0 changes
18:374h32Salem, MA23:09New York, NY£511One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Salem, MA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salem, MA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £44.
Distance: 327 km
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Live departures
Salem, MA to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Salem, MA to New York, NY trains for today, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2153 Acela | 9:55 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h53 | 13:48 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 10:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h12 | 14:22 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 11:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h42 | 14:57 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 12:12 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h15 | 16:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 Acela | 13:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h41 | 16:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 13:20 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h27 | 17:47 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 14:20 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h09 | 18:29 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2163 NextGen Acela | 15:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h44 | 18:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 15:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h12 | 19:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 16:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 10h12 | 3:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2 changes | |
2167 Acela | 17:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h45 | 20:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 17:37 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h32 | 22:09 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 NextGen Acela | 19:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h58 | 23:08 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 19:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h23 | 23:38 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 21:30 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h22 | 1:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2193 NextGen Acela | 22:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h41 | 1:46 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 22:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h17 | 3:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 23:47 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h02 | 3:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 0:47 Salem, MA | 4h02 | 4:49 New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salem, MA to New York, NY
Trains from Salem, MA to New York, NY run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 327 km distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 327 km |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 21:29 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Salem, MA to New York, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Salem, MA and New York, NY from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Salem, MA to New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salem, MA to New York, NY 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salem, MA and New York, NY
- 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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