Trains tickets from Bakersfield to Salem, OR, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Salem
    Destination location: Salem
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Salem
    Destination location: Salem
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Salem.

Bus
Average Price$122 - $297Average Duration18h 20m
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$250 - $250Average Duration23h 49m
102kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bakersfield to Salem

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
18h 20mAverage Duration
$122Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Train Bakersfield to Salem, OR, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$250
Average train trip duration23h 49m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure2:12pm
Distance692 miles (1116 km)

Bakersfield to Salem Train

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

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$594
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$227
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $227

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

You can expect to pay from $227 to $631 for a train ticket from Bakersfield to Salem, OR, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $227 which is on 2025-07-28.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Bakersfield to Salem is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Salem, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Bakersfield and Salem, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Bakersfield to Salem while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Salem, OR, US to Bakersfield

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