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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 10 atDeparture city: PortlandDeparture location: PDX AirportArrival time: May 11 atDestination city: SalinasDestination location: AmtrakOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: May 10 atDeparture city: PortlandDeparture location: PDX AirportArrival time: May 11 atDestination city: SalinasDestination location: AmtrakOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Portland to SalinasAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salinas. The journey takes about 21 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Portland to Salinas Bus
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The cheapest trip from Portland to Salinas was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of $153To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portland to Salinas, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $153 to $646 for a bus ticket from Portland to Salinas based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $153 which is on 2025-05-10.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Portland to Salinas but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Portland to Salinas, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
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 Salinas.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Portland to Salinas while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
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