How far is Portland from Salem?

It's about 72 km (45 miles) from Portland to Salem.

Bus Portland to Salem from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:35pm	Union Station	1h 10m	10:45pm	Salem	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 19
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	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	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	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	8:55pm	Liberty St SE	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 20
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	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	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	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	8:55pm	Liberty St SE	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 21
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	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	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	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	8:55pm	Liberty St SE	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 22
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	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	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	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	8:55pm	Liberty St SE	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 23
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	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	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	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	8:55pm	Liberty St SE	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 24
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	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	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	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	8:55pm	Liberty St SE	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 25
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	11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	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	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	8:55pm	Liberty St SE	No tags

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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.

3train per day

1h 12mAverage Duration

72 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $85	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $65	Average Duration1h 12m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting helpful staff at Union Station in Portland who provided clear directions for boarding. Additionally, travelers appreciated the affordability and restful nature of taking this transportation option as an alternative to driving from Portland to Salem.

Amtrak Portland Salem recent customer reviews

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

Gate agent prevented traveling by train today

Michael O.

November 18, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,365 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

How far is Portland from Salem?
It's about 72 km (45 miles) from Portland to Salem.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$66

11-17

$16

Today

$16

11-19

$16

11-20

$16

11-21

$16

11-22

$16

11-23

$16

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $66 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 $16 which is on 2025-11-19.