There are 5 ways to get from Salem to University Place 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
5h 20m$34–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salem to Tacomatrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 27m$66–131Drive 184.5 mi
- Drive from Salem to University Placecar 184.5 mi
3h 26m$34–49Bus, 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
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Lakewood TC - Zone Mbus
5h 21m$141–346Bus, 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
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus
5h 45m$764–1,629
Salem to University Place by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to University Place is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to University Place is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to University Place. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Bridgeport Way W & 27th St W via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone D and Commerce St Station - Zone C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to University Place. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Theater District via Tacoma Dome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Salem and University Place is 197 miles. The road distance is 185.6 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to University Place without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Salem to University Place, including transfers.
Salem to University Place bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to University Place train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to University Place is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and University Place, WA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Salem to Tacoma once 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.
Flights from Portland International Airport to King County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salem to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Salem to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 541-366-5110
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacificcrestbuslines.net
Bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://pacificcrestbuslines.net
Bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://pacificcrestbuslines.net
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Lakewood TC - Zone M
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone G
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to University Place bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tacoma station.
Salem to University Place train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tacoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to University Place is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Salem to University Place.
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