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

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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from €156. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 22h 19m. 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 train costs an average of €156, and a bus costs an average of €263.

Distance: 794 miles (1278 km)

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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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03:39PM29h32
Salem, OR
09:11PMLos Angeles, CA
$2741One-way
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03:39PM29h32
Salem, OR
09:11PMLos Angeles, CA
$2741One-way
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Fastest

Amtrak
03:39PM29h32
Salem, OR
09:11PMLos Angeles, CA
$2741One-way
0 transfers

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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 2 options to travel between Salem, OR and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA is a train with an average price of $196 (€156).

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

A train is $135 (€107) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $330 (€263).

The fastest way to travel from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 22h 45m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 24h 56m.

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 81 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 9 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 and bus 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 FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines, United to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA:
  • 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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