What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Salem is to bus which costs $6 - $12 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Salem is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Salem?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland Amtrak Station station and arriving at Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Salem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Salem. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Portland to Salem?

The distance between Portland and Salem is 53 miles. The road distance is 46.7 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Salem without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs $14 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Salem?

The train from Portland to Salem takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Portland to Salem bus from?

Portland to Salem bus services, operated by Point, depart from Portland Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Salem train from?

Portland to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Portland to Salem?

The best way to get from Portland to Salem is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $12 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Portland to Salem bus arrive?

Portland to Salem bus services, operated by Point, arrive at Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform.

Where does the Portland to Salem train arrive?

Portland to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salem station.

Can I drive from Portland to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Salem is 47 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Portland to Salem.

How do I get a train ticket from Portland to Salem?

Book your Portland to Salem train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Portland to Salem?

Book your Portland to Salem bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 86+ hotels available in Salem.

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
1h 10m
$14–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platformbus Cascades
1h 20m
$6–12
Drive 46.4 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Salemcar 46.4 mi
56 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portland to Salemtaxi 46.4 mi
56 min
$160–200

Portland to Salem by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

1h 10mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.5 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salem 3 times a day. Tickets cost $14–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Point operates a bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7–25 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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