There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Sacramento by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Portland International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PDX - SMF
4h 15m$258–825Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salem to Corvallisbus FlixBus 2110
- Take the bus from Corvallis to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
14h 6m$81–163Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salem to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
14h 49m$180–390Drive 534.3 mi
- Drive from Salem to Sacramentocar 534.3 mi
9h 8m$98–141Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly
- Take the train from Salem to Eugenetrain
- Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane EUG - SMF
5h 31m$176–377
Salem to Sacramento by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Sacramento is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 14h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Sacramento is to bus and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $250 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via SW 15th St & SW Jefferson Ave and Corvallis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 49m.
The distance between Salem and Sacramento is 549 miles. The road distance is 537.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 14h 6m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Salem to Sacramento, including transfers.
Salem to Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Sacramento is to bus which takes 14h 6m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 14h 49m.
What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salem to Sacramento Bus Station via Corvallis, SW 15th St & SW Jefferson Ave, and Corvallis in around 14h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salem to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $180–390 and the journey takes 14h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–800
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salem to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salem to Eugene
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 541-366-5110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
Bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Salem to Corvallis
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Corvallis to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Corvallis station.
Salem to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Sacramento is 537 miles. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Salem to Sacramento.
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