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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Salem by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Portland International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSP - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    7h 58m
    $201–480

  2. Fly to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane plane MSP - RDM
    2. Take the bus from Redmond Transit Center to Salem Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 15m
    $149–661

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane 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
    37h 7m
    $358–562

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    41h 37m
    $568–1,238

  5. Drive 1,714.6 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Salemcar car 1,714.6 mi
    28h
    $313–452

  6. Fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane MSP - EUG
    2. Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain train
    10h 21m
    $155–659

  7. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MSP - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Salemtrain train
    11h 18m
    $245–2,435

Minneapolis to Salem by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration37h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$358Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,494.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Salem Amtrak Station via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, Pasco Bus Stop, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Portland Flix/Greyhound in around 37h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Salem via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Portland in around 41h 37m.

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