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

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Salem by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Detroit to Portland International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DTW - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    9h 45m
    $201–790

  2. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane FNT - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    12h 59m
    $179–654

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salembus bus
    2d 7h
    $717–1,610

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Portland Flix/Greyhound to Salem Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $398–780

  5. Drive 2,413.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Salemcar car 2,413.6 mi
    38h 27m
    $441–637

  6. Fly Detroit to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane DTW - EUG
    2. Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain train
    12h 11m
    $195–759

  7. Fly Detroit to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Salemtrain train
    13h 2m
    $315–615

  8. Fly Detroit to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane plane DTW - RDM
    2. Take the bus from Redmond Transit Center to Salem Amtrak Stationbus bus
    14h 5m
    $199–811

Detroit to Salem by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$717Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,033.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Salem Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Portland Flix/Greyhound in around 2d 11h.

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