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Compare train and bus for Eugene, OR to Salem, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eugene, OR to Salem, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$38 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Eugene, OR to Salem, OR
Compare the available ways to get from Eugene, OR to Salem, OR, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Eugene, OR to Salem, OR:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eugene, OR to Salem, OR costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Salem, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
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How to get from Eugene, OR to Salem, OR by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eugene, OR to Salem, OR is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
508 Amtrak Cascades [New Train]4:30 PM 1h09 Eugene Station, Eugene, OR 5:39 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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508 Amtrak Cascades [New Train]4:30 PM 1h09 Eugene Station, Eugene, OR 5:39 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
508 Amtrak Cascades [New Train]4:30 PM 1h09 Eugene Station, Eugene, OR 5:39 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
504 Amtrak Cascades7:45 AM 1h09 Eugene Station, Eugene, OR 8:54 AM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
8615 Connecting Bus · 508 Amtrak Cascades [New Train]3:03 PM 2h36 Eugene, 1100 Willamette St, Eugene (Christian Science Reading Room), OR 5:39 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
14 Coast Starlight12:37 PM 1h24 Eugene Station, Eugene, OR 2:01 PM Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:55 AM 1h50 Eugene, E 13th Ave (University of Oregon - Jaqua Academic Ctr), OR 7:45 AM Salem, Chemeketa Street Northeast / Liberty Street Northeast (Salem Center Mall), OR $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Eugene, OR to Salem, OR:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eugene, OR to Salem, OR costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Salem, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eugene, OR and Salem, OR as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Eugene Station, Eugene, OR and arrive in Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR.
- Buses mostly depart from Eugene, E 13th Ave (University of Oregon - Jaqua Academic Ctr), OR and arrive in Salem, Chemeketa Street Northeast / Liberty Street Northeast (Salem Center Mall), OR.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Salem, OR by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salem, OR by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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