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

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Salem start from TRY 1,959. The average price for this train route is around TRY 2,483. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Seattle to Salem?

The average train journey time from Seattle to Salem is 5h 41m, covering a distance of 187 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 59m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Seattle 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 Seattle to Salem?

The earliest train from Seattle to Salem departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 14:20.

Train Seattle to Salem from TRY 1,839 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 18 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:55	Seattle King Street Station	9h 30m	18:25	Salem	Cheapest
14:20	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags
08:55	Seattle King Street Station	9h 30m	18:25	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 19 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:55	Seattle King Street Station	9h 30m	18:25	Salem	Cheapest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	Fastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25	Salem	No tags
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 20 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:55	Seattle King Street Station	9h 30m	18:25	Salem	Cheapest
14:20	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 21 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25	Salem	Cheapest
14:20	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 22 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	Cheapest
14:20	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 23 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:55	Seattle King Street Station	9h 30m	18:25	Salem	Cheapest
14:20	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 24 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25	Salem	Cheapest
14:20	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 25 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25	Salem	Cheapest
14:20	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 15:27 PDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle 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 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just TRY 1,617, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 20mAverage duration

185 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceTRY 1,617 - TRY 3,961	Average duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceTRY 1,959 - TRY 5,670	Average duration5h 41m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,788 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5788 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 TRY 1,959

Amtrak Seattle Salem recent customer reviews

I paid more for this ticket than I usually do and had to ride in that uncomfortable train I've rode in more comfortable trains for $40 a ticket than that $80 ticket and they put me in that uncomfortable train with no way to charge my phone there's no phone charges around any of the seats very dissatisfied that's all I felt very dissatisfied

Michael B.

28 November 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle 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 Seattle to Salem?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Salem start from TRY 1,959. The average price for this train route is around TRY 2,483. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Seattle to Salem?
The average train journey time from Seattle to Salem is 5h 41m, covering a distance of 187 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 59m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle 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 Seattle to Salem?
The earliest train from Seattle to Salem departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 14:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

16/04

TRY 2,253

17/04

TRY 1,839

Today

TRY 1,839

19/04

TRY 2,391

20/04

TRY 2,253

21/04

TRY 2,253

22/04

TRY 1,839

23/04

TRY 1,839

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on 17 Apr 2026 with a price of TRY 1,839

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

You can expect to pay from TRY 1,839 to TRY 18,065 for a train ticket from Seattle to Salem, OR, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at TRY 1,839, which is on 2026-04-22.