There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Chehalis by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Salem to Chehalis by train and bus (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Salem to Chehalis is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Chehalis is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Chehalis. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at United State Postal Service - NW Cascade Ave & Center St. via Olympia Transit Center - Bay J, Tumwater Transit Hub - L&I Bldg. 7273 Linderson Way SW and Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Chehalis station. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Centralia Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Salem and Chehalis is 149 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Chehalis without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Salem to Chehalis, including transfers.
Salem to Chehalis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Chehalis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Chehalis is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Chehalis, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salem to Centralia Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Salem to Olympia 3 times a week. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salem to Centralia Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Salem to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Chehalis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Olympia station.
Salem to Chehalis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Centralia Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Chehalis is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Salem to Chehalis.
There are 24+ hotels available in Chehalis.