The average train between Portland and Salem takes 3d 2h and the fastest train takes 3d 1h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Portland 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.
Trains run 4 times a week between Portland and Salem. The service departs Portland at 4:45 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Salem at 21:22:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 3d 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portland to Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Boston station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
Portland to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Portland and Salem is 4081.4 km. The road distance is 4961 km.
You can take a train from Portland to Salem via Chicago Union Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2d 22h.
