Trains from Salem, OR to Seattle, WA

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Train Salem to Seattle: Trip Overview

Train Salem to Seattle: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$58
Average train trip duration5h 9m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure8:56 AM
Distance187 miles (301 km)
Latest train departure5:41 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Salem to Seattle Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains2
Earliest and Latest Train Departures8:56AM - 5:41PM
Minimum Price$43
Average Ticket Price$58
Minimum Trip Duration5h9m
Average Train Trip Duration5h9m
Distance187 miles (301 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Salem - Seattle

The average train ticket price from Salem to Seattle is $58. The best way to find train tickets from Salem to Seattle is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Salem and Seattle is around 5h 9m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 9m. This is the time it takes to travel the 188 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Salem to Seattle can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Salem to Seattle by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Salem to Seattle, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Seattle, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Seattle Aquarium, Pacific Science Center, Space Needle, Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant, Woodland Park Zoo.

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 Salem to Seattle 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Seattle you take, 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 Salem and Seattle, 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 Salem to Seattle while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

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.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Seattle to Salem

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