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Trip Overview

The train between Chico and Salem takes 12h 24m. There is at least one train per day from Chico to Salem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 24m
Duration
502 mi
Distance
$320
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Chico to Salem train times

Trains run once daily between Chico and Salem. The service departs Chico at 1:37 AM at night, which arrives into Salem at 14:01:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chico to Salem? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 502 mi
  • Duration: 12h 24m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Salem once daily. Tickets cost $270–430 and the journey takes 12h 24m.

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