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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Salemby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Salem by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane GRR - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    12h 10m
    $203–792

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane GRR - EUG
    2. Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain train
    12h 37m
    $197–761

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    2d 5h
    $772–1,651

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union 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 9h
    $419–788

  5. Drive 2,308.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Salemcar car 2,308.7 mi
    36h 46m
    $422–609

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    13h 14m
    $240–862

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    13h 40m
    $267–459

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MKG - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    12h 19m
    $221–635

  9. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DTW - PDX
    4. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    13h 8m
    $222–854

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane ORD - EUG
    3. Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain train
    14h 31m
    $201–678

Grand Rapids to Salem by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$772Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,904.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 10m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Salem via Chicago Union Station and Portland in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Salem Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Portland Flix/Greyhound in around 2d 9h.

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