There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 59m$120–200Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salembus FlixBus 2110
5h 5m$30–55Drive 218.9 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Salemcar 218.9 mi
3h 55m$40–58Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
5h 34m$155–371Fly King County International Airport to Portland International Airport, train
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain
5h 24m$355–481Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane SEA - EUG
- Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain
6h 18m$209–410
Seattle to Salem by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Salem is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Salem is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle Bus Station station and arriving at Salem. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Salem. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Seattle and Salem is 230 miles. The road distance is 220.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Salem without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $120 - $200.
The train from Seattle to Salem takes 4h 59m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Seattle to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Salem is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 5m.
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 $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salem once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–340
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–200
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Eugene to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salem station.
Seattle to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Salem is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Seattle to Salem.
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