Rome2Rio

How to get fromVan Nuys to Salemby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

Find Transport to Salem

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Van Nuys to Salem by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BUR - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    6h 39m
    $235–476

  2. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SNA - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    10h 30m
    $117–470

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Mercedbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Corvallisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Corvallis to Salembus bus
    25h 51m
    $130–251

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salemtrain train Coast Starlight
    27h 43m
    $350–750

  5. Drive 903.2 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Salemcar car 903.2 mi
    15h 9m
    $165–239

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAX - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    7h 5m
    $127–271

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane LAX - EUG
    2. Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain train
    7h 39m
    $151–470

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane BUR - EUG
    2. Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain train
    7h 20m
    $299–465

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane plane LAX - RDM
    2. Take the bus from Redmond Transit Center to Salem Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 28m
    $145–452

  10. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ONT - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    10h 15m
    $163–446

Van Nuys to Salem by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration25h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Van Nuys to Salem.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 888.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Salem via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Pacoima - San Fernando, Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Downtown Transit Center, SW 15th St & SW Jefferson Way, and Corvallis in around 25h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salem once daily. Tickets cost $350–750 and the journey takes 27h 43m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers