Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Salem.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Portland to SalemAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 4 days, 11 hours 43 minutes and with fares starting at just $306, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Portland to Salem: Trip Overview
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Based on 5119 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $345.00
Portland to Salem Bus
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Portland to Salem.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Portland to Salem.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Portland to Salem.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Portland to Salem, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
What's the cheapest way to go from Portland to Salem?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationTop traveled bus routes
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