The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Salem, MA
Cheapest price
$258
Average price
$493
Fastest journey
6 h 44 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
656 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Salem, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Salem, MA will cost around $493 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $258.
Of the 18 trains that leave Washington, DC for Salem, MA on Mon, Apr 06, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Apr 06 the direct trains cover the 656 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 44 m .
On Mon, Apr 06 the slowest trains will take 7 h 7 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.
66 Northeast Regional10:00 PM12h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$2581One-way0 transfers
178 Northeast Regional4:02 PM8h13Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:15 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$3261One-way0 transfers
176 Northeast Regional3:30 PM8h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:50 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$3261One-way0 transfers
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional3:20 AM8h46Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:06 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$3751One-way1 transfer
94 Northeast Regional2:05 PM8h01Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:06 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$4011One-way0 transfers
2150 NextGen Acela5:00 AM6h44Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:44 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$6581One-way0 transfers
2162 NextGen Acela9:30 AM6h52Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:22 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$6581One-way0 transfers
2168 Acela1:55 PM6h54Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:49 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$6581One-way0 transfers
2166 Acela12:55 PM6h56Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:51 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$6581One-way0 transfers
2172 NextGen Acela4:00 PM7h07Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:07 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$5321One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Salem, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Salem, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a flight costs an average of $187.
Distance: 407 miles (656 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$220 Average price | $336 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest |
8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Salem, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Salem, MA trains for tomorrow, Sunday, April 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional | 7:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h46 | 4:06 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
6076 AMTRAK · 170 Northeast Regional | 7:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 9h51 | 5:11 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
2150 NextGen Acela | 9:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h44 | 3:44 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 9:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h06 | 5:11 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 11:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h18 | 7:28 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
98 Silver Meteor · 174 Northeast Regional | 11:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 11h44 | 11:04 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
86 Northeast Regional | 12:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h02 | 8:52 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2162 NextGen Acela | 1:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h52 | 8:22 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h29 | 11:04 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
134 Northeast Regional · 184 Northeast Regional | 4:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 9h31 | 1:36 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
2166 Acela | 4:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h56 | 11:51 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 5:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h11 | 1:36 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2168 Acela | 5:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h54 | 12:49 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 6:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h01 | 2:06 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 7:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h20 | 3:50 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2172 NextGen Acela | 8:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h07 | 3:07 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 8:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h13 | 4:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Salem, MA
Trains from Washington, DC to Salem, MA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 7h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $55 (€44) by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 407 miles (656 km) distance in 8h 6m.
Distance 407 miles (656 km) |
Average train duration 7h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 8h 6m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Salem, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Salem, MA from $55 (€44). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Salem, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC 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
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Salem, MA
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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