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How to get fromSanta Ana to Salemby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Salem by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SNA - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    5h 33m
    $128–471

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Corvallisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Corvallis to Salembus bus
    26h 32m
    $148–292

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salemtrain train Coast Starlight
    30h 3m
    $381–823

  4. Drive 949.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Salemcar car 949.1 mi
    15h 57m
    $174–251

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAX - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    8h 7m
    $138–294

Santa Ana to Salem by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 929.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Salem via Sacramento Bus Station, Downtown Transit Center, SW 15th St & SW Jefferson Way, and Corvallis in around 26h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Salem via Los Angeles in around 30h 3m.

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