There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Tacoma by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Salem to Tacomabus FlixBus 2110
4h 10m$30–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salem to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 17m$60–130Drive 188 mi
- Drive from Salem to Tacomacar 188 mi
3h 22m$35–50Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane PDX - SEA
4h 12m$139–344Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to King County International Airport
- Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane PDX - BFI
4h 35m$765–1,630Bus to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Redmond Airportbus
- Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane RDM - SEA
6h 19m$189–373
Salem to Tacoma by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Tacoma is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Tacoma is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Tacoma. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem and arriving at Tacoma. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Salem and Tacoma is 190 miles. The road distance is 189.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
The bus from Salem to Tacoma takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Salem to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Tacoma is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Salem to Tacoma twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salem to Tacoma 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 17m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–320
Flights from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salem to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Salem to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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
Bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Redmond Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Tacoma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Salem to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Tacoma is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Salem to Tacoma.
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