The cheapest and fastest trains from Seattle, WA to Salem, OR
Cheapest price
€68
Average price
€133
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Seattle, WA to Salem, OR is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Seattle, WA to Salem, OR will cost around €133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €68.
Of the 7 trains that leave Seattle, WA for Salem, OR on Mon, Aug 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 5 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest trains will take 7 h 9 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€681One-way1 transfer
505 Amtrak Cascades · 5547 AMTRAK8:55 AM9h30King Street Station, Seattle, WA6:25 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR€681One-way1 transfer
509 Amtrak Cascades · 5549 AMTRAK5:40 PM5h05King Street Station, Seattle, WA10:45 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR€751One-way1 transfer
503 Amtrak Cascades7:10 AM5h10King Street Station, Seattle, WA12:20 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR€771One-way0 transfers
517 Amtrak Cascades · 5547 AMTRAK12:10 PM6h15King Street Station, Seattle, WA6:25 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR€921One-way1 transfer
509 Amtrak Cascades · 5549 AMTRAK5:40 PM5h05King Street Station, Seattle, WA10:45 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR€751One-way1 transfer
503 Amtrak Cascades7:10 AM5h10King Street Station, Seattle, WA12:20 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR€771One-way0 transfers
11 Coast Starlight9:55 AM5h41King Street Station, Seattle, WA3:36 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR€4521One-way0 transfers
517 Amtrak Cascades · 5547 AMTRAK12:10 PM6h15King Street Station, Seattle, WA6:25 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR€921One-way1 transfer
517 Amtrak Cascades · 507 Amtrak Cascades12:10 PM7h09King Street Station, Seattle, WA7:19 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR€1011One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Seattle, WA to Salem, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seattle, WA to 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 bus which can get you there in 5h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €206.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€46 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €395 Average price | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 32m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Salem, OR:
A bus is €0.40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Salem, OR costing on average €46.
A bus is €349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Salem, OR costing on average €395.
Other travel options to Salem, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Flight takes on average 10h 32m.
Tickets start at around €46 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-9.51. The journey takes 5h 17m versus 3h 24m 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
Seattle, WA to Salem, OR train times
The table below shows live departures for Seattle, WA to Salem, OR trains for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Seattle, WA to Salem, OR
Trains from Seattle, WA to Salem, OR run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €30 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 17:41. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 6:35 AM |
Last train 5:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Seattle, WA to Salem, OR trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Seattle, WA and Salem, OR from €30. 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 Seattle, WA to Salem, OR
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Seattle, WA to 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, OR, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Seattle, WA to Salem, OR
Most Seattle, WA to Salem, OR trains use the King Street Station to Salem Railroad Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Seattle, WA and Salem, OR train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Seattle, WA station do trains to Salem, OR leave from?
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.
Which Salem, OR station do trains from Seattle, WA arrive at?
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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