There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Kelso by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salem to Kelso-Longviewtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
2h 35m$30–65Drive 93.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Kelsocar 93.3 mi
1h 45m$17–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110
- Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
3h 6m$21–47
Salem to Kelso by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kelso is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kelso is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem and arriving at Kelso-Longview. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Salem and Kelso is 100 miles. The road distance is 93.8 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Kelso without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $30 - $65.
The train from Salem to Kelso-Longview takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Salem to Kelso train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Kelso train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kelso-Longview station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kelso is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Salem to Kelso.
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What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Kelso, 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.
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
Train from Portland to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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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