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

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There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Portland by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Portland

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Portland (PWM)plane plane PDX - PWM
    9h 23m
    $196–821

  2. Bus, fly to Augusta State Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Augusta State Airport (AUG)plane plane PDX - AUG
    3. Take the bus from Augusta Transportation Center to Portland Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 19m
    $145–516

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salem to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    3d 1h
    $1,047–2,279

  4. Drive 2,992.7 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Portlandcar car 2,992.7 mi
    2d 7h
    $547–789

  5. Bus, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PDX - BOS
    3. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus bus
    10h 21m
    $238–541

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Uticatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Bostonbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    5d
    $891–1,970

Salem to Portland by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,047Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,583.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Salem to Portland. However, you can take the bus to Portland International Airport, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, then fly to Portland (PWM). Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem to Portland, ME via Portland, Chicago Union Station, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 3d 1h.

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