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How to get fromPalm Springs to Salemby plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Salem by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PSP - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    5h 42m
    $204–486

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Corvallisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Corvallis to Salembus bus
    29h 22m
    $178–338

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salemtrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 56m
    $397–809

  4. Drive 984.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Salemcar car 984.1 mi
    18h 25m
    $180–260

Palm Springs to Salem by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 940.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Salem via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Downtown Transit Center, SW 15th St & SW Jefferson Way, and Corvallis in around 29h 22m.

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