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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $213 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $213, while a flight costs an average of $522.
Distance: 794 miles (1278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$256 Average price | $213 Average price Cheapest | $522 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 2m Average total duration 29h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 35m Average total duration 21h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $256.
A bus is $309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $522.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 35m.
Train takes on average 30h 2m.
Tickets start at around $256 compared to roughly $184 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-72.16. The journey takes 29h 32m versus 13h 34m 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.
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How to get from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 4:05 AM22h50Salem, OR2:55 AMLos Angeles, CA$1641One-way0 transfers
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- 4:05 AM22h50Salem, OR2:55 AMLos Angeles, CA$1641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:05 AM22h50Salem, OR2:55 AMLos Angeles, CA$1641One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:05 AM22h50Salem, OR3:55 AMLos Angeles, CA$2841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $256.
A bus is $309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salem, OR to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $522.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 35m.
Train takes on average 30h 2m.
- Around 133 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- 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 to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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