How much does a train ticket cost from Sacramento to Salem?

The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Salem start from £62. The average price for this train route is around £72. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Salem?

The average train journey time from Sacramento to Salem is 14h 12m, covering a distance of 445 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 14h 12m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Salem route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Salem?

The earliest train from Sacramento to Salem departs at 23:49. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Train Sacramento to Salem from £59 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Salem on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	14h 12m	14:01	Salem	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:13 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento to Salem

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

11h 10mAverage duration

445 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£54 - £169	Average duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£62 - £146	Average duration14h 12m	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5614 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £62

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to Salem, OR, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Sacramento to Salem?
The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Salem start from £62. The average price for this train route is around £72. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Salem?
The average train journey time from Sacramento to Salem is 14h 12m, covering a distance of 445 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 14h 12m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Salem route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Salem?
The earliest train from Sacramento to Salem departs at 23:49. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

27/11

£124

28/11

£141

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£453

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£124

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The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £124

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

You can expect to pay from £124 to £453 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to Salem, OR, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £124, which is on 2025-11-30.

What's the cheapest way to go from Sacramento, US to Salem, OR, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time11h 10m	Avg price£84	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time14h 12m	Avg price£72	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Sacramento, US and Salem, OR, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £72 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £62. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Salem, OR, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Sacramento, US to Salem, OR, US in about 11h 10m – that's the fastest way to get there!