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How to get fromSan Jose to Salemby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to Salem by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    5h 54m
    $116–590

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane SJC - EUG
    2. Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain train
    6h 16m
    $70–330

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salemtrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 3m
    $220–480

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Corvallisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Corvallis to Salembus bus
    19h 37m
    $100–202

  5. Drive 617.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Salemcar car 617.6 mi
    10h 38m
    $113–163

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    6h 35m
    $248–550

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    6h 53m
    $135–408

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane SFO - EUG
    3. Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain train
    7h 19m
    $189–427

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SMF - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    9h 41m
    $314–930

  10. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane plane SFO - RDM
    3. Take the bus from Redmond Transit Center to Salem Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 18m
    $343–779

San Jose to Salem by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 634.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salem once daily. Tickets cost $220–480 and the journey takes 18h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Salem via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Downtown Transit Center, SW 15th St & SW Jefferson Way, and Corvallis in around 19h 37m.

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