How far is Salem from Tacoma?

The distance between the two cities is 162 miles (262 km).

Bus Salem to Tacoma from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salem to Tacoma on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:35am	Salem	4h 28m	11:03am	Tacoma Dome Station	Cheapest
5:40pm	Liberty St SE	4h 10m	9:50pm	Tacoma	Fastest
8:05am	Liberty St SE	4h 15m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
2:35pm	Salem	5h 53m	8:28pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
2:35pm	Salem	5h 53m	8:28pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Tacoma on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:40pm	Liberty St SE	4h 10m	9:50pm	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
8:05am	Liberty St SE	4h 15m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
6:35am	Salem	4h 28m	11:03am	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
6:35am	Salem	4h 28m	11:03am	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags
6:35am	Salem	6h 38m	1:13pm	Tacoma Dome Station	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Tacoma on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:40pm	Liberty St SE	4h 10m	9:50pm	Tacoma	CheapestFastest
		8:05am	Liberty St SE	4h 15m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:13 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salem to Tacoma

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

162 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $94	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $302	Average Duration4h 34m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,598 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5598 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 $38

Amtrak Salem Tacoma recent customer reviews

My train was two hours late, and since it was a 24 hour trip I lost lots of time.

Ciona W.

November 3, 2024

Terrible 2 hour delay in oregon city

Nicholas E.

July 20, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,397 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salem, OR, US to Tacoma by bus

How far is Salem from Tacoma?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$35

11/20

$38

Today

$43

11/22

$41

11/23

$42

11/24

$41

11/25

$56

11/26

$69

The cheapest trip from Salem, OR, US to Tacoma was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $86 for a bus ticket from Salem, OR, US to Tacoma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.