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Salem to Portland bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and TAC Transportation run 41 direct buses and trains a week from Salem to Portland. The fastest takes 1 hour; the first departure leaves at 7:55 AM and the last at 5:41 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 41
- Fastest trip
- 1h 00m
- First departure
- 7:55 AM
- Last departure
- 5:41 PM
7 of the 41 buses and trains a week stop at Portland International Airport (PDX).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:55 AM New | 8:55 AM | 1h 00m | Daily | Salem Chemeketa & Liberty to Portland Northwest Station Way | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:56 AM | 10:20 AM | 1h 24m | Daily | Salem to Portland | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:57 PM | 2:10 PM | 1h 13m | Daily | Salem (Amtrak) to Portland (Airport - PDX) | TAC Transportation Full timetable |
| 2:04 PM | 3:40 PM | 1h 36m | Daily | Salem to Portland | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:40 PM | 6:55 PM | 1h 15m | Daily | Salem Chemeketa & Liberty to Portland Northwest Station Way | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:41 PM | 7:05 PM | 1h 24m | Daily | Salem to Portland | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Return trip: Portland to Salem
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Salem to Portland?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour; the typical trip is 1 hour 24 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Salem to Portland?
The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:41 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Salem to Portland?
Amtrak, FlixBus and TAC Transportation run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Salem?
Buses and trains to Portland leave from Salem (Amtrak), Salem Amtrak station and Salem Chemeketa & Liberty.
Does the bus or train from Salem to Portland stop at Portland International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 41 a week: at Portland (Airport - PDX).