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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.
Train Portland, OR to Salem, OR, US: Trip Overview
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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.
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.
Comfortable ride with good cooling but no WIFI. On-time at all locations.
Laslo K.
Portland to Salem Train
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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 $11To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Portland, OR to Salem, OR, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $11 to $279 for a train 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 $11 which is on 2025-11-07.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Portland and Salem is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Salem.
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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Portland and Salem compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
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Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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!
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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