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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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $12, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Salem, OR:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portland, OR to Salem, OR costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Salem, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Portland, OR to Salem, OR
How to get from Portland, OR to Salem, OR by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 11 Coast Starlight2:22 PM1h14Portland Union Station, Portland, OR3:36 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR$361One-way0 transfers
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- 11 Coast Starlight2:22 PM1h14Portland Union Station, Portland, OR3:36 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 503 Amtrak Cascades11:08 AM1h12Portland Union Station, Portland, OR12:20 PMSalem Railroad Station, Salem, OR$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Salem, OR:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portland, OR to Salem, OR costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Salem, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 12m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, OR and Salem, OR as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR and arrive in Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR.
- Buses mostly depart from Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), 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, Point, Pacific Crest Buslines Bend to go to Salem, OR by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Point, Pacific Crest Buslines Bend.
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