There are 5 ways to get from Renton to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tukwila Amtrak to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades
4h 44m$70–150Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Salembus FlixBus 2110
5h 56m$33–63Drive 211.2 mi
- Drive from Renton to Salemcar 211.2 mi
3h 47m$39–56Fly from King County International Airport, train
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
5h 28m$573–1,341Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
5h 25m$153–361
Renton to Salem by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Renton to Salem is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Renton to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Renton to Salem. However, there are services departing from Renton TC - Bay 4 and arriving at Salem via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tukwila Amtrak and arriving at Salem. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Renton and Salem is 220 miles. The road distance is 212.4 miles.
The best way to get from Renton to Salem without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $70 - $150.
The train from Tukwila Amtrak to Salem takes 4h 44m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Renton to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Renton to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tukwila Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Renton to Salem is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Renton, WA, USA and Salem, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tukwila Amtrak to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Salem once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tukwila Amtrak to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Renton to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salem station.
Renton to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Renton to Salem is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Renton to Salem.
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