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How to get fromDenver to Salemby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Denver to Salem by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Portland International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DEN - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    7h 34m
    $195–396

  2. Fly to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane plane DEN - RDM
    2. Take the bus from Redmond Transit Center to Salem Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 54m
    $79–386

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Salembus bus FlixBus 2184
    29h 35m
    $248–371

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salemtrain train Coast Starlight
    46h 31m
    $1,028–1,586

  5. Drive  1,240.8 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Salemcar car 1,240.8 mi
    21h 16m
    $205–296

  6. Fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane DEN - EUG
    2. Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain train
    8h 4m
    $101–387

  7. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DEN - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Salemtrain train
    10h 43m
    $204–395

Denver to Salem by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,076.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Salem via Pasco Bus Stop in around 29h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver to Salem via Sacramento in around 46h 31m.

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