The cheapest and fastest buses from Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 5 buses that leave Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR for Portland Union Station, Portland, OR on Fri, Nov 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€19 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:35 AM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 1h25 | 8:00 AM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:44 AM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 1h21 | 9:05 AM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:57 AM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 1h58 | 11:55 AM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:25 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 1h15 | 1:40 PM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 1h25 | 4:00 PM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
Buses from Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 15:05, the last at 15:05. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 15:05 |
Last bus 15:05 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Point, Cherriots, Pacific Crest Buslines Bend from Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, ORYou can travel by bus between Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR with FlixBus, Point, Cherriots, Pacific Crest Buslines Bend for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR to Portland Union Station, Portland, OR by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portland Union Station, Portland, OR, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.



