What's the distance between Portland and Salem by coach?

The journey from Portland to Salem by coach covers an approximate distance of 45 miles (72 km).

How can I get from Portland to Salem without driving?

The best way to go from Portland to Salem without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Portland to Salem from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Portland to Salem on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Union Station	1h 5m	08:05	Salem	Cheapest
Bus	11:55	Union Station	1h	12:55	Salem	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	10:10	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	19:50	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	20:55	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	12:00	Union Station	1h 20m	13:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	17:00	Union Station	1h 25m	18:25	Salem	No tags
Bus	21:35	Union Station	1h 10m	22:45	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Salem on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Union Station	1h 5m	08:05	Salem	Cheapest
Bus	11:55	Union Station	1h	12:55	Salem	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	10:10	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	19:50	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	20:55	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	12:00	Union Station	1h 20m	13:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	17:00	Union Station	1h 25m	18:25	Salem	No tags
Bus	21:35	Union Station	1h 10m	22:45	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Salem on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Union Station	1h 5m	08:05	Salem	Cheapest
Bus	11:55	Union Station	1h	12:55	Salem	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	10:10	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	19:50	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	20:55	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	12:00	Union Station	1h 20m	13:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	17:00	Union Station	1h 25m	18:25	Salem	No tags
Bus	21:35	Union Station	1h 10m	22:45	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Salem on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Union Station	1h 5m	08:05	Salem	Cheapest
Bus	11:55	Union Station	1h	12:55	Salem	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	10:10	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	19:50	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	20:55	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	12:00	Union Station	1h 20m	13:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	17:00	Union Station	1h 25m	18:25	Salem	No tags
Bus	21:35	Union Station	1h 10m	22:45	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Salem on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Union Station	1h 5m	08:05	Salem	Cheapest
Bus	11:55	Union Station	1h	12:55	Salem	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	10:10	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	19:50	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	20:55	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	12:00	Union Station	1h 20m	13:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	17:00	Union Station	1h 25m	18:25	Salem	No tags
Bus	21:35	Union Station	1h 10m	22:45	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Salem on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Union Station	1h 5m	08:05	Salem	Cheapest
Bus	11:55	Union Station	1h	12:55	Salem	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	10:10	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	19:50	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	20:55	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	12:00	Union Station	1h 20m	13:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	17:00	Union Station	1h 25m	18:25	Salem	No tags
Bus	21:35	Union Station	1h 10m	22:45	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Salem on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Union Station	1h 5m	08:05	Salem	Cheapest
Bus	11:55	Union Station	1h	12:55	Salem	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 15m	12:45	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	10:10	Union Station	1h 10m	11:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	19:50	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1h 5m	20:55	Liberty St SE	No tags
Bus	12:00	Union Station	1h 20m	13:20	Salem	No tags
Bus	17:00	Union Station	1h 25m	18:25	Salem	No tags
Bus	21:35	Union Station	1h 10m	22:45	Salem	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to Salem

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 1 hour 12 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 12mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £44	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £27	Average duration1h 12m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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.

25 October 2024

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.

12 June 2024

Comfortable ride with good cooling but no WIFI. On-time at all locations.

Laslo K.

12 June 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,287 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What's the distance between Portland and Salem by coach?
The journey from Portland to Salem by coach covers an approximate distance of 45 miles (72 km).
How can I get from Portland to Salem without driving?
The best way to go from Portland to Salem without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/11

£9

10/11

£9

Today

£9

12/11

£9

13/11

£9

14/11

£9

15/11

£9

16/11

£9

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on 9 Nov 2025 with a price of £9

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

You can expect to pay from £9 to £36 for a bus 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 £9, which is on 2025-11-12.