What is the cheapest way to get from Union Station, Portland to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Union Station, Portland to Salem is to bus via Salem which costs $7 - $13 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Station, Portland to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Union Station, Portland to Salem is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Union Station, Portland and Salem?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland Flix/Greyhound and arriving at Salem Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

Is there a direct train between Union Station, Portland and Salem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Salem. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Union Station, Portland to Salem?

The distance between Union Station, Portland and Salem is 48 miles. The road distance is 47 miles.

How do I travel from Union Station, Portland to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Union Station, Portland to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 1h 1m and costs $5 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Union Station, Portland to Salem?

The bus from Portland Flix/Greyhound to Salem Amtrak Station takes 58 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Union Station, Portland to Salem bus from?

Union Station, Portland to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Union Station, Portland to Salem train from?

Union Station, Portland to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Union Station, Portland to Salem?

The best way to get from Union Station, Portland to Salem is to bus which takes 1h 1m and costs $5 - $19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Union Station, Portland to Salem bus arrive?

Union Station, Portland to Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salem station.

Where does the Union Station, Portland to Salem train arrive?

Union Station, Portland to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salem station.

Can I drive from Union Station, Portland to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Union Station, Portland to Salem is 47 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Union Station, Portland to Salem.

How do I get a train ticket from Union Station, Portland to Salem?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Union Station, Portland to Salem?

Book your Union Station, Portland to Salem bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 86+ hotels available in Salem.

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There are 5 ways to get from Union Station, Portland to Salem by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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1. Take the bus from Portland Flix/Greyhound to Salem Amtrak Stationbus Bend to Portland Express
1h 1m
$5–19
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
1h 10m
$17–35
Drive 46.7 mi
1. Drive from Union Station, Portland to Salemcar 46.7 mi
57 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Station, Portland to Salemtaxi 46.7 mi
57 min
$170–210
Bus via Salem (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salembus FlixBus 2110
1h 15m
$7–13

Union Station, Portland to Salem by foot and bus

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Distance: 47.9 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Union Station, Portland, OR, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

Pacific Crest Buslines Bend operates a bus from Portland Flix/Greyhound to Salem Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $5–19 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salem 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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