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How to get fromKirkland to Salemby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, tram, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkland to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, tram, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Salemtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    6h 36m
    $76–166

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Salembus bus FlixBus 2110
    7h 19m
    $38–63

  3. Drive 226.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkland to Salemcar car 226.7 mi
    4h 5m
    $42–60

  4. Line 255 bus, tram to King County International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Market St & 2nd St W to Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4bus bus
    2. Take the tram from Univ of Washington to Beacon Hilltram tram
    3. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BFI - PDX
    4. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    6h 10m
    $578–1,347

  5. Line 250 bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 3 to Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 10bus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SEA - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    6h 33m
    $155–364

King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$591Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Kirkland, WA, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Salem 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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