The average bus between Salem and Kalama takes 6h 58m and the fastest bus takes 3h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Salem to Kalama. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Salem and Kalama. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Salem is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Kalama at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Portland Amtrak Station and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 16m • 2 changes


3h 35m • 2 changes
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16h 25m • 2 changes


3h 16m • 2 changes


3h 35m • 2 changes
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16h 25m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Kalama. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Kalama station via Portland Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Salem to Kalama bus services, operated by Point, depart from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform.
Salem to Kalama bus services, operated by Point, arrive at Kalama Toteff Park station.
The distance between Salem and Kalama is 119.4 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Kalama Toteff Park via Portland Amtrak Station, NW Everett & 5th, 99th Street Transit Center: Bay A, and 99th Street Transit Center in around 4h 40m.