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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Amtrak | Salem | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Amtrak | Salem | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salinas to Salem
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 784, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 726
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salinas, US to Salem, OR, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Salinas to Salem?
The cheapest train tickets from Salinas to Salem start from R 2 726. The average price for this train route is around R 3 103. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Salinas to Salem?
The average train journey time from Salinas to Salem is 19h 48m, covering a distance of 925 km. The quickest train can get you there in 19h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Salinas to Salem route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Salinas to Salem?
The earliest train from Salinas to Salem departs at 18:13. And the latest train departs at 18:13.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Salinas, US to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 837To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salinas, US to Salem, OR, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 837 to R 11 782 for a train ticket from Salinas, US to Salem, OR, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 837, which is on 2026-01-31.
What's the cheapest way to go from Salinas, US to Salem, OR, US?
The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Salinas, US and Salem, OR, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 3 103 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 2 726. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Salem, OR, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Salinas, US to Salem, OR, US in about 19h 48m – that's the fastest way to get there!
