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How to get fromSalem to Goldendaleby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salem to Portlandtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the train from Portland to Wishram Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    5h 1m
    $112–185

  2. Bus via Salem Amtrak Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland Flix/Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LINK Transit Center - The Dalles to Chatfield & Collinsbus bus
    6h 18m
    $21–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LINK Transit Center - The Dalles to Chatfield & Collinsbus bus
    6h
    $22–36

  4. Drive 154.8 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Goldendalecar car 154.8 mi
    2h 59m
    $29–41

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salem to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LINK Transit Center - The Dalles to S. Chatfield & E. Mainbus bus
    6h 8m
    $31–58

Salem to Goldendale by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Goldendale, WA, USA?

You can take a train from Salem to Goldendale via Portland and Wishram Station in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to Chatfield & Collins via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and LINK Transit Center - The Dalles in around 6h.

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