The cheapest and fastest trains from Salem, MA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$200
Average price
$200
Fastest journey
12 h 9 m
Average duration
12 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
656 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salem, MA to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC will cost around $200 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $200.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salem, MA for Washington, DC on Sun, Apr 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 12 the direct trains cover the 656 km distance in an average of 12 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 9 m .
On Sun, Apr 12 the slowest trains will take 12 h 9 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.
11:45 PM12h09Salem, MA11:54 AMWashington, DC$2001One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM12h09Salem, MA11:54 AMWashington, DC$2001One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 407 miles (656 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$174 Average price | $135 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 47m Average total duration 11h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salem, MA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Salem, MA to Washington, DC trains for today, Saturday, April 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2255 Acela | 5:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h52 | 12:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 5:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 8h01 | 1:41 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 7:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 8h30 | 3:40 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 NextGen Acela | 8:25 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 7h03 | 3:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 10:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 11h44 | 10:29 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional · 51 Cardinal | 10:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 15h29 | 2:14 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salem, MA to Washington, DC
Trains from Salem, MA to Washington, DC run on average 18 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€61) but you can travel from only $54 (€43) by bus.
There are 15 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 6h 51m.
Distance 407 miles (656 km) |
Average train duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€61) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 6h 51m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Salem, MA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Salem, MA and Washington, DC from $54 (€43). 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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