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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Salemtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    4h 59m
    $70–150

  2. Bus

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

  3. Drive 218.9 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Salemcar car 218.9 mi
    3h 55m
    $40–58

  4. Fly from King County International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BFI - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland International Airport to Woodburn: Best Westernbus bus
    5h 17m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platformbus bus Cascades
    5h 45m
    $63–140

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

    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SEA - PDX
    3. Take the bus from Portland International Airport to Woodburn: Best Westernbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Woodburn Park & Ride to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platformbus bus
    5h 53m

  7. Fly from Paine Field County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PAE - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland International Airport to Woodburn: Best Westernbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Woodburn Park & Ride to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platformbus bus
    5h 44m

Seattle 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 $70–150 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. FlixBus-us also services this route once daily.

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