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Trip Overview

The train between Salem and California takes 29h 32m. There is at least one train per day from Salem to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29h 32m
Duration
1,139 mi
Distance
$750
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Salem to California train times

Trains run once daily between Salem and California. The service departs Salem at 3:39 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into California at 21:11:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 29h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salem to California? 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: 1,139.1 mi
  • Duration: 29h 32m

What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salem to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,000 and the journey takes 29h 32m.

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