There are 3 ways to get from Puyallup to Salem by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Puyallup to Salem by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puyallup to Salem is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Puyallup to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Puyallup to Salem. However, there are services departing from Fairview Dr & 9th Ave SW Red Lot and arriving at Salem via Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Puyallup station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Puyallup Station and arriving at Salem via Tacoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Puyallup and Salem is 198 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.
The best way to get from Puyallup to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Puyallup to Salem, including transfers.
Puyallup to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Puyallup to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Puyallup to Salem is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Puyallup, WA, USA and Salem, OR, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tacoma to Salem once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h. FlixBus-us also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Salem 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puyallup to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salem station.
Puyallup to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puyallup to Salem is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Puyallup to Salem.
There are 86+ hotels available in Salem.






