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How to get fromSalem to Fairbanksby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Fairbanks by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane PDX - FAI
    10h 19m
    $170–725

  2. Drive 2,363.6 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Fairbankscar car 2,363.6 mi
    46h 18m
    $432–624

  3. Bus to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Redmond Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane RDM - FAI
    12h 33m
    $170–704

  4. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salem to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane EUG - FAI
    12h 12m
    $188–757

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salem to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SEA - FAI
    12h 41m
    $358–683

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,704.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Salem to Fairbanks. However, you can take the bus to Portland International Airport, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, then take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Salem to Fairbanks in around 46h 18m.

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