What is the cheapest way to get from The Dalles to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from The Dalles to Salem is to bus which costs $18 - $45 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Dalles to Salem?

The fastest way to get from The Dalles to Salem is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between The Dalles and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from The Dalles to Salem station. However, there are services departing from 2nd Street and Taylor and arriving at Salem Amtrak Station via The Dalles and Portland Flix/Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between The Dalles and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from The Dalles station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Wishram Station and arriving at Salem via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from The Dalles to Salem?

The distance between The Dalles and Salem is 133 miles. The road distance is 129.9 miles.

How do I travel from The Dalles to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from The Dalles to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $18 - $45.

How long does it take to get from The Dalles to Salem?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from The Dalles to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Dalles to Salem bus from?

The Dalles to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from The Dalles station.

Where do I catch the The Dalles to Salem train from?

The Dalles to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wishram Station.

Train or bus from The Dalles to Salem?

The best way to get from The Dalles to Salem is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $18 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the The Dalles to Salem bus arrive?

The Dalles to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where does the The Dalles to Salem train arrive?

The Dalles to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.

Can I drive from The Dalles to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between The Dalles to Salem is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from The Dalles to Salem.

How do I get a bus ticket from The Dalles to Salem?

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Where can I stay near Salem?

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The Dalles to Salem - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 35 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from The Dalles to Salem by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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1. Take the bus from The Dalles to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2184
2. Take the bus from Portland Flix/Greyhound to Salem Amtrak Stationbus Bend to Portland Express
4h 56m
$18–40
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Wishram Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 14m
$108–178
Drive 129.2 mi
1. Drive from The Dalles to Salemcar 129.2 mi
2h 22m
$24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Dalles to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2184
2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 8m
$29–56
Bus, line 35 bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd Street and Taylor to LINK Transit Center - The Dallesbus
2. Take the bus from The Dalles to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from NW Glisan & 3rd to Oregon City Transit Centerbus 35
4. Take the bus from Oregon City Transit Center to Woodburn - Hwy 214 - 1600 Mount Hood Avebus
5. Take the bus from Woodburn Bi-Mart - 1700 Mt Hood Ave to Downtown Transit Center - Bay Lbus 10X / ...
7h 48m

The Dalles to Salem by bus

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Distance: 132.5 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between The Dalles, OR, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd Street and Taylor to Salem Amtrak Station via The Dalles, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Portland Flix/Greyhound in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Dalles to Salem via Wishram Station and Portland in around 5h 14m.

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