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How to get fromPortland to Salemby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Salem by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Portland to Portland International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PWM - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    10h 35m
    $245–924

  2. Bus to Augusta State Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Augusta Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Augusta State Airport (AUG) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane AUG - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    13h 30m
    $198–750

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train
    4. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    3d 2h
    $1,047–2,278

  4. Drive 2,991.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Salemcar car 2,991.4 mi
    2d 7h
    $546–789

  5. Fly Portland to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane PWM - EUG
    2. Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain train
    12h 13m
    $237–888

  6. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BOS - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    12h 10m
    $252–557

  7. Fly Portland to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane plane PWM - RDM
    2. Take the bus from Redmond Transit Center to Salem Amtrak Stationbus bus
    14h 7m
    $231–891

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Utica Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Utica to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salembus bus
    5d 6h
    $892–1,973

Portland to Salem by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,047Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,592.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Salem. However, you can fly to Portland International Airport (PDX), walk to Portland Int'l Airport station, take the vehicle to Rose Quarter TC station, walk to Portland, then take the train to Salem. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Salem via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Chicago Union Station, and Portland in around 3d 2h.

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