WA → OR · about 162 miles
Tacoma to Salem bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 28 direct buses and trains a week from Tacoma to Salem. The fastest takes 4 hours; the first departure leaves at 8:00 AM and the last at 3:08 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 4h 00m
- First departure
- 8:00 AM
- Last departure
- 3:08 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 12:20 PM | 4h 20m | Daily | Tacoma to Salem | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:45 AM | 12:45 PM | 4h 00m | Daily | Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave to Salem Chemeketa & Liberty | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 10:43 AM | 3:36 PM | 4h 53m | Daily | Tacoma to Salem | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 7:19 PM | 4h 11m | Daily | Tacoma to Salem | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Tacoma Where you get off in Salem The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Tacoma
- Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave Map of Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Salem
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Tacoma to Salem?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours; the typical trip is 4 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Tacoma to Salem?
The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 3:08 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Tacoma to Salem?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Tacoma?
Buses and trains to Salem leave from Tacoma G St & Puyallup Ave.