WA → OR · about 144 miles
Olympia to Salem train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from Olympia to Salem. The fastest takes 3 hours 38 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:33 AM and the last at 3:41 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 3h 38m
- First train
- 8:33 AM
- Last train
- 3:41 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station and arrives at Salem. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:33 AM | 12:20 PM | 3h 47m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:24 AM | 3:36 PM | 4h 12m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:41 PM | 7:19 PM | 3h 38m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Olympia Where you get off in Salem The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Olympia
Where the train stops in Salem
Questions
How long is the train from Olympia to Salem?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 38 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 47 minutes.
What time is the first train from Olympia to Salem?
The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM (Daily) and the last at 3:41 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Olympia to Salem?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Olympia?
Trains to Salem leave from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station.