How much does a train ticket cost from Olympia to Salem?

The cheapest train tickets from Olympia to Salem start from £22. The average price for this train route is around £41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Olympia to Salem?

The average train journey time from Olympia to Salem is 3h 47m, covering a distance of 143 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 38m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Olympia to Salem route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Olympia to Salem?

The earliest train from Olympia to Salem departs at 08:33. And the latest train departs at 15:41.

Train Olympia to Salem from £20 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Olympia to Salem on 5 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		19:01	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 44m	22:45	Salem	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Olympia to Salem on 6 June
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 47m	12:20	Salem	Cheapest
15:41	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 38m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 47m	12:20	Salem	No tags
11:24	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 12m	15:36	Salem	No tags
11:24	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 12m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Olympia to Salem on 7 June
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:16	Lacey - Centennial Station	8h 9m	18:25	Salem	Cheapest
15:41	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 38m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 47m	12:20	Salem	No tags
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 47m	12:20	Salem	No tags
11:24	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 12m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Olympia to Salem on 8 June
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 47m	12:20	Salem	Cheapest
15:41	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 38m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 47m	12:20	Salem	No tags
11:24	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 12m	15:36	Salem	No tags
11:24	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 12m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Olympia to Salem on 9 June
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 47m	12:20	Salem	Cheapest
15:41	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 38m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 47m	12:20	Salem	No tags
11:24	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 12m	15:36	Salem	No tags
11:24	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 12m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Olympia to Salem on 10 June
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 47m	12:20	Salem	Cheapest
15:41	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 38m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 47m	12:20	Salem	No tags
11:24	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 12m	15:36	Salem	No tags
11:24	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 12m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Olympia to Salem on 11 June
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 47m	12:20	Salem	Cheapest
15:41	Lacey - Centennial Station	3h 38m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
11:24	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 12m	15:36	Salem	No tags
11:24	Lacey - Centennial Station	4h 12m	15:36	Salem	No tags
08:33	Lacey - Centennial Station	1d 2h	11:25	Salem	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:02 PDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Olympia to Salem

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 25mAverage duration

146 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£25 - £74	Average duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£22 - £54	Average duration3h 47m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,818 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5818 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £22

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Olympia to Salem, OR, US by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Olympia to Salem?
The cheapest train tickets from Olympia to Salem start from £22. The average price for this train route is around £41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Olympia to Salem?
The average train journey time from Olympia to Salem is 3h 47m, covering a distance of 143 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 38m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Olympia to Salem route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Olympia to Salem?
The earliest train from Olympia to Salem departs at 08:33. And the latest train departs at 15:41.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03/06

£26

04/06

£26

Today

£26

06/06

£20

07/06

£38

08/06

£29

09/06

£29

10/06

£29

The cheapest trip from Olympia to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on 6 Jun 2026 with a price of £20

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

You can expect to pay from £20 to £410 for a train ticket from Olympia to Salem, OR, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2026-06-06.