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

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

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Boston Logan Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SEA - BOS
    8h 41m
    $189–509

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2d 20h
    $986–2,125

  3. Drive 3,009 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Salemcar car 3,009 mi
    2d 1h
    $550–794

  4. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane SEA - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    13h 9m
    $190–734

  5. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PDX - BOS
    12h 11m
    $264–622

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2d 21h
    $1,053–2,148

Seattle to Salem by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$986Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,519.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Salem via Chicago Union Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2d 21h.

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