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How to get fromSalem to Portlandby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BOS - PDX
    8h 47m
    $206–506

  2. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ruggles to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PVD - PDX
    13h 3m
    $198–730

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,036–2,212

  4. Drive 3,081.6 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Portlandcar car 3,081.6 mi
    2d 2h
    $563–813

  5. Bus to Barnstable Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Barnstable Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane HYA - PDX
    14h 7m

Salem to Portland by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,036Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,557.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem to Portland via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 23h.

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