The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Salem, MA
Cheapest price
zł733
Average price
zł733
Fastest journey
8 h 46 m
Average duration
8 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
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 zł733 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł733.
Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for Salem, MA on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 656 km distance in an average of 8 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 46 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 8 h 46 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.
7:20 AM8h46Washington, DC4:06 PMSalem, MAzł7331One-way0 transfers
7:20 AM8h46Washington, DC4:06 PMSalem, MAzł7331One-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 zł208. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł208, and a flight costs an average of zł356.
Distance: 407 miles (656 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł725 Average price | zł1002 Average price | zł294 Average price Cheapest | zł524 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Salem, MA:
A bus is zł431 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Salem, MA costing on average zł725.
A bus is zł708 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Salem, MA costing on average zł1002.
Other travel options to Salem, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 11h 46m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (7h 36m by train vs 8h 1m by car). Tickets start at around zł725 compared to roughly zł524 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.
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
Washington, DC to Salem, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Salem, MA trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2162 Acela | 4:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h17 | 11:37 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 12h05 | 10:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 7:20 AM Washington, DC | 8h46 | 4:06 PM Salem, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Washington, DC to Salem, MA by bus, train, or flight
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Salem, MA
Trains from Washington, DC to Salem, MA run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł182 if you book in advance.
There are 13 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 1m.
Distance 407 miles (656 km) |
Average train duration 7h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price zł182 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 8h 1m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Salem, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Salem, MA from zł182. 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
Most Washington, DC to Salem, MA trains use the Union Station to South Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Salem, MA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Washington, DC station do trains to Salem, MA leave from?
Getting to Union Station from Washington city centre
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station train station facilities and services
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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