There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Salem to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Washington is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Washington is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Washington. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at 4th Ave & Madison St via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem and arriving at Seattle. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Salem and Washington is 230 miles. The road distance is 220.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Washington without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $70 - $150.
The train from Salem to Seattle takes 5h 9m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Salem to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Salem to Washington is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Washington, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salem to Seattle 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Salem to Seattle Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salem to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Salem to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Salem to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Washington is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Salem to Washington.
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