How far is Portland from Salem?

Portland and Salem are 45 miles (72 km) apart.

Bus Portland to Salem from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	Fastest
11:30am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45pm	Liberty St SE	No tags
10:10am	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20am	Salem	No tags
7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	8:55pm	Liberty St SE	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	Fastest
11:30am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45pm	Liberty St SE	No tags
10:10am	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20am	Salem	No tags
7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	8:55pm	Liberty St SE	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	Fastest
11:30am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45pm	Liberty St SE	No tags
10:10am	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20am	Salem	No tags
7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	8:55pm	Liberty St SE	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	Fastest
11:30am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45pm	Liberty St SE	No tags
10:10am	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20am	Salem	No tags
7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	8:55pm	Liberty St SE	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	Fastest
11:30am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45pm	Liberty St SE	No tags
10:10am	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20am	Salem	No tags
7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	8:55pm	Liberty St SE	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	Fastest
11:30am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45pm	Liberty St SE	No tags
10:10am	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20am	Salem	No tags
7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	8:55pm	Liberty St SE	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Salem on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Union Station	1h 5m	8:05am	Salem	Cheapest
11:55am	Union Station	1h	12:55pm	Salem	Fastest
11:30am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45pm	Liberty St SE	No tags
10:10am	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20am	Salem	No tags
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 the good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 1 hour 12 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 12mAverage Duration

45 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $57	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $35	Average Duration1h 12m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Bus Portland, OR to Salem, OR, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$13

Average bus trip duration1h 10m

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure7:00am

Distance45 miles (72 km)

Latest bus departure9:35pm

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Amtrak

4/55,560 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

Comfortable ride with good cooling but no WIFI. On-time at all locations.

Laslo K.

June 12, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,151 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Portland Salem recent customer reviews

Cheap price. Tough to find pick up point

Kyle M.

March 26, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Portland to Salem Bus

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The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $10

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You can expect to pay from $10 to $52 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 $10 which is on 2025-11-04.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Portland, OR to Salem, OR, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1h 10m	Avg Price$13	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 12m	Avg Price$13	Daily Departures2

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