What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Salem is to drive and fly and train which costs $150 - $650 and takes 11h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Salem is to fly and train which takes 8h 40m and costs $220 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Salem station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Salem Amtrak Station via Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop and Portland Flix/Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 18m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Salem?

The distance between Des Moines and Salem is 1547 miles. The road distance is 1828.5 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 45h 18m and costs $300 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Salem?

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Des Moines to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Salem bus from?

Des Moines to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Salem bus arrive?

Des Moines to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Salem?

Salem is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 2:31 PM in Des Moines and 12:31 PM in Salem.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Salem is 1828 miles. It takes approximately 28h 36m to drive from Des Moines to Salem.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Salem?

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Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 86+ hotels available in Salem.

Des Moines to Salem - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Des Moines to Portland International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane DSM - PDX
2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
8h 40m
$228–909
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane FOD - PDX
3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
11h 28m
$157–612
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Portland Flix/Greyhound to Salem Amtrak Stationbus
45h 18m
$309–616
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain
3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
45h 54m
$632–1,424
Drive 1,817.9 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Salemcar 1,817.9 mi
28h 36m
$332–480
Fly Des Moines to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane DSM - EUG
2. Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain
9h 7m
$211–828
Fly Des Moines to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane DSM - RDM
2. Take the bus from Redmond Transit Center to Salem Amtrak Stationbus
11h 22m
$205–830

Des Moines to Salem by bus

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45h 18mAverage Duration

$309Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,538.5 mi
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Salem Amtrak Station via Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Portland Flix/Greyhound in around 45h 18m.

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