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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m 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 bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Salem, OR costing on average $23 (€20).
Other travel options to Salem, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€20) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.49 (€-11.31). The journey takes 1h 14m versus 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:30 AM1h15Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR12:45 PMSalem, Chemeketa Street Northeast / Liberty Street Northeast (Salem Center Mall), OR$151One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus11:30 AM1h15Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR12:45 PMSalem, Chemeketa Street Northeast / Liberty Street Northeast (Salem Center Mall), OR$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:30 AM1h15Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR12:45 PMSalem, Chemeketa Street Northeast / Liberty Street Northeast (Salem Center Mall), OR$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Salem, OR:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Salem, OR costing on average $23 (€20).
Other travel options to Salem, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 FlixBus to go to Salem, OR by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Salem, OR by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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