There are 6 ways to get from Damascus to Salem by tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Clackamas Town Center TC station to Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan stationtram MAX Green Line
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 2m$55–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gresham Central Transit Center to NW 6th & Flandersbus Fx2 / ...
- Take the bus from Portland Flix/Greyhound to Salem Amtrak Stationbus Bend to Portland Express
4h 29m$8–23Drive 48.5 mi
- Drive from Damascus to Salemcar 48.5 mi
1h 3m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Damascus to Salemtaxi 48.5 mi
1h 3m$170–210Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gresham Central Transit Center to NW 6th & Flandersbus Fx2 / ...
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 37m$19–39Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Gresham Central Transit Center to NW 6th & Flandersbus Fx2 / ...
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salembus FlixBus 2110
4h 45m$10–16
Damascus to Salem by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Damascus to Salem is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Damascus to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Damascus to Salem station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 212 & SE 202nd Ave and arriving at Salem Amtrak Station via Sandy Transit Center, Gresham Central Transit Center and Portland Flix/Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Damascus station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Clackamas Town Center TC station and arriving at Salem via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Damascus and Salem is 75 miles. The road distance is 48.8 miles.
The best way to get from Damascus to Salem without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 2m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Damascus to Salem, including transfers.
Damascus to Salem bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from Gresham Central Transit Center station.
Damascus to Salem train services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from Clackamas Town Center TC station.
Damascus to Salem bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at NW 6th & Flanders station.
What companies run services between Damascus, OR, USA and Salem, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 212 & SE 202nd Ave to Salem Amtrak Station via Sandy Transit Center, Gresham Central Transit Center, NW 6th & Flanders, and Portland Flix/Greyhound in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Clackamas Town Center TC station to Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from Gresham Central Transit Center to NW 6th & Flanders
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from Gresham Central Transit Center to NW 6th & Flanders
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from Gresham Central Transit Center to NW 6th & Flanders
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Phone
- +1 541-366-5110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
Bus from Portland Flix/Greyhound to Salem Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–19
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Broadway Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-333-3333
- Website
- broadwaycab.com
Radio Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-227-1212
- Website
- radiocab.net
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More Questions & Answers
Damascus to Salem train services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Damascus to Salem is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Damascus to Salem.
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