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Compare train and bus for Portland, OR to Salem, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Salem, 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 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price |
1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Portland, OR to Salem, OR by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Portland, OR to Salem, OR is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Portland, OR to Salem, OR
Travel to Salem, OR easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portland, OR to Salem, OR.
There are 2 travel options from Portland, OR to Salem, OR: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Portland, OR to Salem, OR is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $12 (€10) compared to other travel options to Salem, OR:
Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $18 (€16) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Portland, OR to Salem, OR is by bus with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Salem, OR that take longer:
Train takes on average 1 h 10 min.
Salem, OR is approximately 43 miles (70 km) away from Portland, OR.
The average frequency per day from Portland, OR to Salem, OR is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Salem, OR from Portland, OR as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Portland, OR to Salem, OR:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Portland, OR to Salem, OR:
- You can go to Salem, OR from Portland, OR by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $18 (€16) with FlixBus from Portland, OR to Salem, OR on Omio.
- You can go to Salem, OR from Portland, OR by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for $12 (€10) with Amtrak from Portland, OR to Salem, OR on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Portland, OR to Salem, OR with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 3 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Amtrak with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Salem, OR as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Portland, OR to Salem, OR.
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