What is the distance between Salem and Portland?

About 45 miles (72 km) separate Salem and Portland.

What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Coffee Culture, International Rose Test Garden, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Forest Park and Japanese Garden.

Bus Salem to Portland from $11 | Refundable Tickets

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from $13

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: September 5 at 6:35am
Departure city: Salem
Departure location: Salem
Arrival time: September 5 at 8:00am
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 25m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: September 5 at 8:05am
Departure city: Salem
Departure location: Liberty St SE
Arrival time: September 5 at 9:05am
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Portland Curbside Bus Stop
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h
Departure time: September 5 at 8:05am
Departure city: Salem
Departure location: Liberty St SE
Arrival time: September 5 at 9:05am
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Portland Curbside Bus Stop
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h
Departure time: September 5 at 9:57am
Departure city: Salem
Departure location: Salem
Arrival time: September 5 at 11:45am
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 48m
Departure time: September 5 at 5:40pm
Departure city: Salem
Departure location: Liberty St SE
Arrival time: September 5 at 6:55pm
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Portland Curbside Bus Stop
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 15m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salem to Portland.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $61	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$13 - $32	Average Duration1h 24m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the train from Salem to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 hour 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 24mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salem, OR, US to Portland, OR: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$13

Average bus trip duration1h 15m

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure6:35am

Distance45 miles (72 km)

Latest bus departure7:15pm

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Amtrak

4/55,440 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5440 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $13

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

3.5/510,380 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Salem to Portland Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Salem, OR, US - Portland, OR

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The cheapest trip from Salem, OR, US to Portland, OR was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $11

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 $11 to $29 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 $11 which is on 2025-09-05.

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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Salem to Portland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Salem to Portland, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Salem to Portland.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Salem to Portland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1h 15m	Avg Price$13	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 24m	Avg Price$13	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Salem, OR, US by bus?

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Bus Salem, OR, US to Portland, OR: Trip Overview

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