How to travel from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $91. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $91, and a train costs an average of $133.

Distance: 794 miles (1278 km)

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from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA

How to get from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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05:00AM22h55
Salem, OR
03:55AMLos Angeles, CA
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05:00AM22h55
Salem, OR
03:55AMLos Angeles, CA
$1611One-way
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05:05AM22h50
Salem, OR
03:55AMLos Angeles, CA
$3431One-way
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FAQs: Travel from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, CA 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 Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salem, OR and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of $91 (€74).

This is compared to other travel options from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA:

A flight is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $133 (€108).

A flight is $52 (€42) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $143 (€116).

The fastest way to travel from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 50m.

Train takes on average 24h 36m.

The distance from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 794 miles (1278 km).
The average frequency per day from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 93 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salem, OR and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Portland International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salem Railroad Station, Salem, OR and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salem, Chemeketa Street Northeast / Liberty Street Northeast (Salem Center Mall), OR and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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