There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Mount Hood by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Salem to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Hood Riverbus FlixBus 2184
3h 35m$66–93Drive 121.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Mount Hoodcar 121.4 mi
2h 19m$23–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Salem to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Hood Riverbus FlixBus 2184
3h 44m$75–115Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salem to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain Empire Builder
4h 27m$98–159Bus via Portland
- Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Portland Amtrak Stationbus Cascades
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus Columbia Gorge Express
5h 32m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Mount Hood is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Mount Hood is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Mount Hood. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Hood River via Portland Curbside Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Mount Hood. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Salem and Mount Hood is 124 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Mount Hood without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Salem to Mount Hood, including transfers.
Salem to Mount Hood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Mount Hood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Mount Hood is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Mount Hood, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from Salem to Mount Hood via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and Hood River in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem to Mount Hood via Portland and Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak in around 4h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salem to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salem to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Hood River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Hood River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- +1 541-386-4202
- [email protected]
- Website
- CAT
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- CAT
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Mount Hood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Salem to Mount Hood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Mount Hood is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Salem to Mount Hood.
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