How to travel from Portland, OR to Salem, OR

There are 2 ways to travel to Salem, OR from Portland, OR including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Salem, OR from Portland, OR is by taking a bus with an average price of $20 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options to Salem, OR:

A bus is generally $17 (€15) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $36 (€32) from Portland, OR to Salem, OR.

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 can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Salem, OR by train can take on average 1 h 10 min.

The distance is approximately 43 miles (70 km) from Portland, OR to Salem, OR.

The average frequency per day from Portland, OR to Salem, OR is:

• 5 buses per day.
• 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Salem, OR from Portland, OR as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portland, OR to Salem, OR:

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portland, OR to Salem, OR, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Amtrak can take you to Salem, OR by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Amtrak from Portland, OR to Salem, OR for $20 (€17).

When planning your trip from Portland, OR to Salem, OR, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $20 (€17) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost on average $36 (€32) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Portland, OR to Salem, OR online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.