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4.6Travel Information between Portland, OR and Salem, OR
 Distance | 43 miles (70 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $12 - $18 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $12 (€10) • 1 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $18 (€16) • 1 h |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Amtrak |
Take a train or bus to travel 43 miles (70 km) to Salem, OR from Portland, OR. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Portland, OR to Salem, OR.
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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
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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