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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 €9.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €16 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 |
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Portland, OR to Salem, OR
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Salem, OR:
A bus is $0.33 (€0.26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Salem, OR costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Salem, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
- 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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