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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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€263 Average price | €177 Average price Cheapest |
22h 49m Average total duration Fastest 22h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 27m Average total duration 26h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA
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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).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 56m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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