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How to get fromSalem to The Dallesby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Salem to The Dalles by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2110
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus bus FlixBus 2184
    4h 55m
    $21–34

  2. Bus via Salem Amtrak Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland Flix/Greyhoundbus bus Bend to Portland Express
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus bus FlixBus 2184
    5h 13m
    $20–46

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salem to Portlandtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the train from Portland to Wishram Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    5h
    $107–180

  4. Drive 129.3 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to The Dallescar car 129.3 mi
    2h 22m
    $24–35

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salem to Portlandtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus bus FlixBus 2184
    5h 4m
    $30–57

Salem to The Dalles by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and The Dalles, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Salem to 3rd Street and Federal via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and LINK Transit Center - The Dalles in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem to The Dalles via Portland and Wishram Station in around 5h.

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