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Portland to Salem bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and TAC Transportation run 42 direct buses and trains a week from Portland to Salem. The fastest takes 1 hour; the first departure leaves at 11:08 AM and the last at 7:20 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 1h 00m
- First departure
- 11:08 AM
- Last departure
- 7:20 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:08 AM | 12:20 PM | 1h 12m | Daily | Portland to Salem | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:30 AM | 12:45 PM | 1h 15m | Daily | Portland Northwest Station Way to Salem Chemeketa & Liberty | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:22 PM | 3:36 PM | 1h 14m | Daily | Portland to Salem | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:55 PM | 3:55 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | Portland (Union Station) to Salem (Amtrak) | TAC Transportation Full timetable |
| 6:09 PM | 7:19 PM | 1h 10m | Daily | Portland to Salem | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:20 PM New | 8:20 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | Portland Northwest Station Way to Salem Chemeketa & Liberty | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Portland Where you get off in Salem The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Portland
Where buses and trains stop in Salem
Return trip: Salem to Portland
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Portland to Salem?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour; the typical trip is 1 hour 12 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Portland to Salem?
The earliest departure is at 11:08 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:20 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Portland to Salem?
Amtrak, FlixBus and TAC Transportation run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Portland?
Buses and trains to Salem leave from Portland (Union Station) and Portland (Curbside Bus Stop).