There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Kalama by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salem to Kelso-Longviewtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 28m$33–67Bus, line 105 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Portland Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from NW Everett & 5th to 99th Street Transit Center: Bay Abus 105
- Take the bus from 99th Street Transit Center to Kalama Toteff Parkbus 511
4h 40m$8–28Drive 83.3 mi
- Drive from Salem to Kalamacar 83.3 mi
1h 33m$16–22Bus, line 105 bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Salem to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from NW Everett & 5th to 99th Street Transit Center: Bay Abus 105
- Take the bus from 99th Street Transit Center to Kalama Toteff Parkbus 511
4h 42m$10–15
Salem to Kalama by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kalama is to bus and line 105 bus via Salem which costs $10 - $15 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kalama is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem station to Kalama. However, there are services departing from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform and arriving at Kalama Toteff Park via NW Everett & 5th and 99th Street Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kalama. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Kelso-Longview via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Salem and Kalama is 114 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Kalama without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Salem to Kalama, including transfers.
Salem to Kalama bus services, operated by Point, depart from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform.
Salem to Kalama train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kalama is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 105 bus, which costs $8 - $28 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Kalama, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salem to Kelso-Longview 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Kalama Toteff Park via Portland Amtrak Station, NW Everett & 5th, 99th Street Transit Center: Bay A, and 99th Street Transit Center in around 4h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salem to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- Point
Bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Portland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- Point
- Phone
- +1 541-366-5110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
Bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Portland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–19
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
- Phone
- +1 360-695-0123
- Website
- C-Tran
Bus from NW Everett & 5th to 99th Street Transit Center: Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- C-Tran
Bus from NW Everett & 5th to 99th Street Transit Center: Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- C-Tran
- Website
- RiverCities Transit
Bus from 99th Street Transit Center to Kalama Toteff Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- RiverCities Transit
Bus from 99th Street Transit Center to Kalama Toteff Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- RiverCities Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Salem to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Kalama bus services, operated by Point, arrive at Portland Amtrak Station.
Salem to Kalama train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kelso-Longview station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kalama is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Salem to Kalama.
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