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How to get fromSeattle, WA to Salemby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Salemtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    4h 59m
    $70–160

  2. Bus via Seattle Bus Station (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salembus bus FlixBus 2110
    5h 17m
    $35–60

  3. Drive 218.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle, WA to Salemcar car 218.7 mi
    3h 56m
    $40–58

  4. Fly from King County International Airport, train

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BFI - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    5h 21m
    $573–1,341

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Salembus bus FlixBus 2110
    5h 26m
    $35–60

  6. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SEA - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    5h 54m
    $156–364

Seattle, WA to Salem by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Salem 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salem once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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