What is the cheapest way to get from John Day to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from John Day to Salem is to bus which costs $30 - $75 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from John Day to Salem?

The fastest way to get from John Day to Salem is to drive which takes 6h and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between John Day and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from John Day station to Salem station. However, there are services departing from People Mover Bus Station and arriving at Salem Amtrak Station via Redmond Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from John Day to Salem?

The distance between John Day and Salem is 286 miles. The road distance is 265.5 miles.

How do I travel from John Day to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from John Day to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from John Day to Salem?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from John Day to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the John Day to Salem bus from?

John Day to Salem bus services, operated by People Mover, depart from People Mover Bus Station.

Where does the John Day to Salem bus arrive?

John Day to Salem bus services, operated by People Mover, arrive at Redmond Transit Center station.

Can I drive from John Day to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between John Day to Salem is 266 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from John Day to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 79+ hotels available in Salem.

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There are 4 ways to get from John Day to Salem by bus, car, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from People Mover Bus Station to Redmond Transit Centerbus Prairie City to Bend
2. Take the bus from Redmond Transit Center to Salem Amtrak Stationbus Bend to Portland Express
7h 42m
$31–75
Drive 264 mi
1. Drive from John Day to Salemcar 264 mi
6h
$49–70
Bus to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from People Mover Bus Station to Redmond Airportbus
2. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane RDM - PDX
3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
7h 50m
$344–398
Bus to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from People Mover Bus Station to Pendleton Airportbus
2. Fly from Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PDT - PDX
3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
8h 7m
$68–317

John Day to Salem by bus

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.3 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between John Day, OR, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from People Mover Bus Station to Salem Amtrak Station via Redmond Transit Center in around 7h 42m.

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