How much is the bus ticket from Portland to Salem?

The cheapest bus tickets from Portland to Salem start from $19. The average price for this route is around $19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Portland to Salem?

The average bus travel time from Portland to Salem is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 72 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Portland to Salem route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Portland to Salem?

The earliest bus departs from Portland to Salem at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Portland to Salem?

A bus trip from Portland to Salem generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Portland to Salem?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Portland to Salem?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Portland to Salem?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Portland to Salem?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Portland to Salem from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Portland to Salem on January 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h	9:00pm	Liberty St SE	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to Salem on January 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
	Bus	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	Fastest

Next departures for Portland to Salem on January 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h	9:00pm	Liberty St SE	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45pm	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Union Station	1h 25m	11:25am	Salem	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on January 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h	9:00pm	Liberty St SE	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45pm	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Union Station	1h 25m	11:25am	Salem	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h	9:00pm	Liberty St SE	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45pm	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Union Station	1h 25m	11:25am	Salem	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h	9:00pm	Liberty St SE	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45pm	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Union Station	1h 25m	11:25am	Salem	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h	9:00pm	Liberty St SE	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45pm	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Union Station	1h 25m	11:25am	Salem	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h	9:00pm	Liberty St SE	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45pm	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Union Station	1h 25m	11:25am	Salem	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:17 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Salem

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 1 hour 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 12mAverage Duration

72 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $80	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $49	Average Duration1h 12m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,699 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the comfortable ride with effective cooling and punctuality at all locations. Additionally, staff at Union Station in Portland were helpful in providing clear directions to passengers. However, one passenger mentioned feeling cold while seated midway back on the bus.

Amtrak Portland Salem recent customer reviews

Didn’t arrive at schedule time bus need maintenance got transferred to a train and still arrived later than when the train was supposed to arrive

Jashaun W.

December 20, 2025

i love taking the train and it was very affordable. the drive from portland to salem is becoming increasingly taxing and this was a very restful alternative. thanks

Cody P.

October 25, 2024

The counter at Union Station in Portland had staff there to answer questions. The person who directed me to the bus gave me very specific details so I knew exactly which bus to board.

Margaux E.

June 12, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,875 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, OR to Salem, OR, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Portland to Salem?
The cheapest bus tickets from Portland to Salem start from $19. The average price for this route is around $19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Portland to Salem?
The average bus travel time from Portland to Salem is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 72 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Portland to Salem route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Portland to Salem?
The earliest bus departs from Portland to Salem at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Portland to Salem?
A bus trip from Portland to Salem generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Portland to Salem?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Portland to Salem?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Portland to Salem?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Portland to Salem?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$16

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$14

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$14

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on Jan 6, 2026 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portland, OR to Salem, OR, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $69 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Salem, OR, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2026-01-06.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.