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Compare bus, train, and flight for Salem, MA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salem, MA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a train costs an average of $199.
Distance: 407 miles (656 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$348 Average price | $269 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salem, MA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $172 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salem, MA to Washington, DC costing on average $269 (€217).
A bus is $251 (€203) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salem, MA to Washington, DC costing on average $348 (€281).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 29m.
Bus takes on average 12h 35m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (7h 29m by train vs 8h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $348 (€281) compared to roughly $92 (€74) 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.
Compare prices and tickets Salem, MA to Washington, DC by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salem, MA to Washington, DC
Trains from Salem, MA to Washington, DC run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $199 (€161) but you can travel from only $71 (€57) by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 407 miles (656 km) distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 407 miles (656 km) |
Average train duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $199 (€161) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 7h 10m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Salem, MA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Salem, MA and Washington, DC from $71 (€57). 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 Salem, MA to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salem, MA to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salem, MA to Washington, DC
- 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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