There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Salem by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Tacoma to Salembus FlixBus 2110
5h 35m$32–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 46m$63–133Drive 203.8 mi
- Drive from Kent to Salemcar 203.8 mi
3h 38m$38–54Tram to King County International Airport, fly, train
- Take the tram from Kent Des Moines to Othellotram
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
5h 28m$575–1,344Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
5h 47m$155–364
Kent to Salem by train and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Salem is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Salem. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kent station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Kent Sounder Station and arriving at Salem via Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Kent and Salem is 213 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.
The best way to get from Kent to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Kent to Salem, including transfers.
Kent to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Kent to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Kent to Salem is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Kent, WA, USA and Salem, OR, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tacoma to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Salem 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Kent Des Moines to Othello
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tacoma to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Kent to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salem station.
Kent to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Salem is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Kent to Salem.
There are 83+ hotels available in Salem.