The cheapest and fastest trains from Seattle, WA to Salem, OR
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
4 h 59 m
Average duration
5 h 26 m
Trains per day
8
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 $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 8 trains that leave Seattle, WA for Salem, OR on Wed, Nov 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 59 m .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest trains will take 6 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.
11 Coast Starlight
503 Amtrak Cascades · 5543 AMTRAK
505 Amtrak Cascades · 5547 AMTRAK
503 Amtrak Cascades
509 Amtrak Cascades · 5549 AMTRAK
507 Amtrak Cascades
509 Amtrak Cascades · 5549 AMTRAK
503 Amtrak Cascades
11 Coast Starlight
517 Amtrak Cascades · 5547 AMTRAKTravel Information
Compare bus and train 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 €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €241.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€61 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €421 Average price |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 47m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Seattle, WA to Salem, OR train times
The table below shows live departures for Seattle, WA to Salem, OR trains for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
517 Amtrak Cascades · 507 Amtrak Cascades | 8:10 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 7h09 | 3:19 AM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 1 transfer | |
517 Amtrak Cascades · 5547 AMTRAK | 8:10 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 6h15 | 2:25 AM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 1 transfer | |
507 Amtrak Cascades | 10:20 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 4h59 | 3:19 AM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 19 | |||||
509 Amtrak Cascades · 5549 AMTRAK | 1:40 AM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 5h05 | 6:45 AM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 1 transfer | |
503 Amtrak Cascades · 5543 AMTRAK | 3:10 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 28h15 | 7:25 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 1 transfer | |
503 Amtrak Cascades | 3:10 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 5h10 | 8:20 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
505 Amtrak Cascades · 5547 AMTRAK | 4:55 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 9h30 | 2:25 AM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR | 1 transfer | |
11 Coast Starlight | 5:55 PM King Street Station, Seattle, WA | 5h41 | 11:36 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 5 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) 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 4h 59m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 06:35 |
Last train 17:41 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Seattle, WA to Salem, OR trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Seattle, WA and Salem, OR from $35 (€28). 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with several parking lots and garages in the vicinity.
- The London Plane
- Salumi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
- The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
- Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Sounder trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Light Rail: Link Light Rail at International District/Chinatown Station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with a daily fee.
- Gamberetti's Italian Restaurant
- Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1
- The Grand Hotel in Salem
- Phoenix Inn Suites Salem
- Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Bus: Cherriots local bus services
- Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach
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