OR → WA · about 162 miles
Salem to Tacoma bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 27 direct buses and trains a week from Salem to Tacoma. The fastest takes 4 hours 10 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:56 AM and the last at 5:41 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 27
- Fastest trip
- 4h 10m
- First departure
- 8:56 AM
- Last departure
- 5:41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:56 AM | 1:13 PM | 4h 17m | Daily | Salem to Tacoma | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:04 PM | 6:38 PM | 4h 34m | Daily | Salem to Tacoma | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:40 PM | 9:50 PM | 4h 10m | Daily | Salem Chemeketa & Liberty to Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:41 PM | 9:58 PM | 4h 17m | Daily | Salem to Tacoma | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Salem Where you get off in Tacoma The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Salem
Where buses and trains stop in Tacoma
- Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave Map of Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Salem to Tacoma?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 17 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Salem to Tacoma?
The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:41 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Salem to Tacoma?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Salem?
Buses and trains to Tacoma leave from Salem Amtrak station and Salem Chemeketa & Liberty.