The cheapest and fastest trains from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$255
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
13 h 2 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR will cost around $255 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
Of the 3 trains that leave King Street Station, Seattle, WA for Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 13 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 d 4 h 15 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.
503 Amtrak Cascades · 5543 AMTRAK7:10 AM28h15King Street Station, Seattle, WA11:25 AMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR$931One-way1 transfer
503 Amtrak Cascades7:10 AM5h10King Street Station, Seattle, WA12:20 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR$1081One-way0 transfers
11 Coast Starlight9:55 AM5h41King Street Station, Seattle, WA3:36 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR$5631One-way0 transfers
503 Amtrak Cascades7:10 AM5h10King Street Station, Seattle, WA12:20 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR$1081One-way0 transfers
11 Coast Starlight9:55 AM5h41King Street Station, Seattle, WA3:36 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR$5631One-way0 transfers
503 Amtrak Cascades · 5543 AMTRAK7:10 AM28h15King Street Station, Seattle, WA11:25 AMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR$931One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $289.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $430 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR costing on average $52 (€42).
A bus is $394 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR costing on average $430 (€352).
Other travel options to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Flight takes on average 8h 30m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.62 (€-6.24). The journey takes 5h 10m versus 3h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR train times
The table below shows live departures for King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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517 Amtrak Cascades · 507 Amtrak Cascades | 12:10 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 7h09 | 7:19 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 1 transfer | |
517 Amtrak Cascades · 5547 AMTRAK | 12:10 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 6h15 | 6:25 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 1 transfer | |
507 Amtrak Cascades | 2:20 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 4h59 | 7:19 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
503 Amtrak Cascades | 7:10 AM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 5h10 | 12:20 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
503 Amtrak Cascades · 5543 AMTRAK | 7:10 AM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 28h15 | 11:25 AM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 1 transfer | |
11 Coast Starlight | 9:55 AM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 5h41 | 3:36 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR
Trains from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Train companies: Amtrak from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR trainsAmtrak trains will get you between King Street Station, Seattle, WA and Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR
Most King Street Station, Seattle, WA to Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR trains use the King Street Station to Salem Railroad Station station pair. Use this guide to compare King Street Station, Seattle, WA and Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to King Street Station from Seattle city centre
King Street Station train station facilities and services
King Street Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The London Plane, Salumi
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at King Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at King Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at King Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at King Street Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at King Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square, The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown.
Getting to Salem Railroad Station from Salem city centre
Salem Railroad Station is 1 km from Salem city centre. Public transport options include:
Salem Railroad Station train station facilities and services
Salem Railroad Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gamberetti's Italian Restaurant, Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salem Railroad Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salem Railroad Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salem Railroad Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salem Railroad Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salem Railroad Station: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Grand Hotel in Salem, Phoenix Inn Suites Salem, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem.
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