WA → OR · about 187 miles
Seattle to Salem bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 28 direct buses and trains a week from Seattle to Salem. The fastest takes 4 hours 59 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:00 AM and the last at 2:20 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 4h 59m
- First departure
- 7:00 AM
- Last departure
- 2:20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 12:45 PM | 5h 45m | Daily | University of Washington to Salem Chemeketa & Liberty | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:10 AM | 12:20 PM | 5h 10m | Daily | Seattle to Salem | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:55 AM | 3:36 PM | 5h 41m | Daily | Seattle to Salem | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:20 PM | 7:19 PM | 4h 59m | Daily | Seattle to Salem | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where buses and trains stop in Salem
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Seattle to Salem?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 59 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 41 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Seattle to Salem?
The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:20 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Seattle to Salem?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Seattle?
Buses and trains to Salem leave from Seattle (Amtrak) and University of Washington.