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The cheapest and fastest trains from Salem, MA to New York, NY
Showing times and prices for Aug 26
Cheapest price
kr697
Average price
kr1686
Fastest journey
3 h 41 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
327 km
Cheap tickets
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salem, MA to New York, NY will cost around kr1686 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr697.
Fast trains
Of the 18 trains that leave Salem, MA for New York, NY on Wed, Aug 26, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 327 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 41 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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.
85 Northeast Regional10:20 AM4h09South Station, Boston, MA2:29 PMPenn Station, New York, NYkr6971One-way0 transfers- 171 Northeast Regional8:12 AM4h12South Station, Boston, MA12:24 PMPenn Station, New York, NYkr9601One-way0 transfers
- 93 Northeast Regional9:20 AM4h27South Station, Boston, MA1:47 PMPenn Station, New York, NYkr9601One-way0 transfers
- 175 Northeast Regional3:15 PM4h23South Station, Boston, MA7:38 PMPenn Station, New York, NYkr9601One-way0 transfers
- 173 Northeast Regional11:40 AM4h12South Station, Boston, MA3:52 PMPenn Station, New York, NYkr9601One-way0 transfers
2193 Acela6:05 PM3h41South Station, Boston, MA9:46 PMPenn Station, New York, NYkr26591One-way0 transfers- 2165 NextGen Acela11:15 AM3h49South Station, Boston, MA3:04 PMPenn Station, New York, NYkr26591One-way0 transfers
- 2155 NextGen Acela7:00 AM3h50South Station, Boston, MA10:50 AMPenn Station, New York, NYkr26591One-way0 transfers
- 2167 Acela1:00 PM3h50South Station, Boston, MA4:50 PMPenn Station, New York, NYkr26591One-way0 transfers
- 2159 NextGen Acela9:00 AM3h51South Station, Boston, MA12:51 PMPenn Station, New York, NYkr26591One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, 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 bus with prices starting from kr194. 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 bus costs an average of kr194, and a flight costs an average of kr760.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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kr736 Average price | kr363 Average price Cheapest | kr1339 Average price | kr646 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Salem, MA to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of kr363.
This is compared to other travel options from Salem, MA to New York, NY:
A bus is kr372 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salem, MA to New York, NY costing on average kr736.
A bus is kr975 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salem, MA to New York, NY costing on average kr1339.
The fastest way to travel from Salem, MA to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 24m.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salem, MA and New York, NY including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salem, MA to New York, NY among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (4h 0m by train vs 4h 21m by car). Tickets start at around kr736 compared to roughly kr646 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 2151 NextGen Acela | 5:00 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h51 | 8:51 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 95 Northeast Regional | 6:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h12 | 10:22 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2155 NextGen Acela | 7:00 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h50 | 10:50 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 171 Northeast Regional | 8:12 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h12 | 12:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2159 NextGen Acela | 9:00 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h51 | 12:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 93 Northeast Regional | 9:20 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h27 | 1:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 85 Northeast Regional | 10:20 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h09 | 2:29 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2165 Acela | 11:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h49 | 3:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2165 NextGen Acela | 11:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h49 | 3:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 173 Northeast Regional | 11:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h12 | 3:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 12:50 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 10h12 | 11:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2 transfers | |
| 2167 Acela | 1:00 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h50 | 4:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 137 Northeast Regional | 1:37 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h32 | 6:09 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2171 Acela | 3:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h58 | 7:08 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 175 Northeast Regional | 3:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h23 | 7:38 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 177 Northeast Regional | 5:30 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h22 | 9:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2193 Acela | 6:05 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 3h41 | 9:46 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 67 Northeast Regional | 6:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h17 | 11:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 179 Northeast Regional | 7:47 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h02 | 11:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The best time to book your train from Salem, MA to New York, NY is 21 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Salem, MA to New York, NY route.
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Overview: Train from Salem, MA to New York, NY
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Trains from Salem, MA to New York, NY run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr228 but you can travel from only kr194 by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 203 miles (327 km) distance in 3h 38m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from kr194
Distance 203 miles (327 km) |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price kr228 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 9:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from kr194
Train companies: Amtrak from Salem, MA to New York, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Salem, MA and New York, NY from kr194. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 2m
Cheapest Price
kr228
Amtrak frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
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- $4-7 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
FAQs: Trains from Salem, MA to New York, NY
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.
Train ticket prices from Salem, MA to New York, NY can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at kr228, while the average price is around kr736.
The train from Salem, MA to New York, NY takes 3h 38m and runs 16 per day.
The distance by train from Salem, MA to New York, NY is 203 miles (327 km).
The first train from Salem, MA to New York, NY leaves at 5:00 AM.
The last train from Salem, MA to New York, NY leaves at 9:29 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Salem, MA to New York, NY.
Yes, there is a direct train from Salem, MA to New York, NY. This service operates 16 times per day, provided by Amtrak, Amtrak.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Salem, MA to New York, NY.
The train station in Salem, MA that goes to New York, NY is South Station, Boston, MA, which connects to Penn Station, New York, NY.
The cheapest way to get from Salem, MA to New York, NY is by bus, with a cost of around kr194.
The train journey from Salem, MA to New York, NY offers a mix of urban and coastal views, particularly as the route passes through parts of New England, providing glimpses of charming towns and picturesque landscapes. However, the scenery may vary depending on the specific route and time of year.
A day trip from Salem, MA to New York, NY is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 38m. However, there are 18 trains per day for this route. The distance is 203 miles (327 km).
For a well-rounded experience in New York, NY, 4 to 5 days are recommended to explore major attractions like Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Broadway shows, and various museums, while also allowing time for dining and local neighborhood exploration.
Yes, you can take the train from Salem, MA to New York, NY.
Since neither Salem, MA nor New York, NY are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from New York, NY include Philadelphia, PA, New Haven, CT, Newark, NJ, Trenton, NJ, Stamford, CT.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salem, MA to New York, NY among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In New York, NY, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like Times Square and on subway platforms. Common scams include fake ticket sellers near popular attractions and unauthorized taxi services overcharging passengers. It's important to use official transportation apps or authorized taxi stands and to stay alert in busy public spaces to avoid theft and fraud.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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Popular train stations from Salem, MA to New York, NY
Most Salem, MA to New York, NY trains use the South Station to Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Salem, MA and New York, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Salem
Arrival train stations in New York
Which New York, NY station do trains from Salem, MA arrive at?
Trains from Salem, MA to New York, NY arrive at Penn Station. Penn Station is 2 miles (4 km) from New York, NY city centre.
Penn Station351 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001, United States+1 212 6306401
City-centre transport
Getting to Penn Station from New York city centre
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
BusM55 · 19m · kr69 · every ~7 min
FlixBus 2601, FlixBus N2471, FlixBus N2640, FlixBus 2605 · 23m · kr12
New York · 38m · kr196
Brooklyn · 45m · kr532
Penn Station train station facilities and services
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
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