What is the distance between Salem and Portland?

The distance covered from Salem to Portland is 72 km (45 miles).

Bus Salem to Portland from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salem to Portland on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Salem	1h 25m	4:00pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:40pm	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	6:55pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Salem	1h 35m	5:35pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Salem	1h 15m	8:30pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Portland on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Salem	1h 25m	8:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:05am	Liberty St SE	1h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	5:40pm	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	6:55pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:57am	Salem	1h 48m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Salem	1h 15m	1:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Portland on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Salem	1h 25m	8:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:05am	Liberty St SE	1h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	5:40pm	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	6:55pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:57am	Salem	1h 48m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Salem	1h 15m	1:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Portland on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Salem	1h 25m	8:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:05am	Liberty St SE	1h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	5:40pm	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	6:55pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:57am	Salem	1h 48m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Salem	1h 15m	1:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Portland on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Salem	1h 25m	8:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:05am	Liberty St SE	1h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	5:40pm	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	6:55pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:57am	Salem	1h 48m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Salem	1h 15m	1:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Portland on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Salem	1h 25m	8:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:05am	Liberty St SE	1h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	5:40pm	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	6:55pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:57am	Salem	1h 48m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Salem	1h 15m	1:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Portland on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Salem	1h 25m	8:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:05am	Liberty St SE	1h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	5:40pm	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	6:55pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:57am	Salem	1h 48m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Salem	1h 15m	1:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Portland on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Salem	1h 25m	8:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:05am	Liberty St SE	1h	9:05am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	5:40pm	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	6:55pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:57am	Salem	1h 48m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Salem	1h 15m	1:40pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salem to Portland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 hour 24 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 24mAverage Duration

72 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $86	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $34	Average Duration1h 24m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5585 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $19

Amtrak Salem Portland recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the comfort of the seats, the air conditioning, how peaceful it was and it wasnt packed or anything.

Elizabeth C.

July 1, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salem, OR, US to Portland, OR by bus

What is the distance between Salem and Portland?
The distance covered from Salem to Portland is 72 km (45 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-13

$16

11-14

$16

Today

$16

11-16

$16

11-17

$16

11-18

$16

11-19

$16

11-20

$16

The cheapest trip from Salem, OR, US to Portland, OR was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $16

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 Portland, OR, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $42 for a bus ticket from Salem, OR, US to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-16.