What's the distance between Salem and Portland by coach?

The distance between Salem and Portland by coach is approximately 45 miles (72 km).

What is the best way to go from Salem to Portland without a car?

You can travel to Portland from Salem by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Salem to Portland from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Salem to Portland on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Salem	1h 25m	08:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:05	Liberty St SE	1h	09:05	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	17:40	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	18:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:57	Salem	1h 48m	11:45	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:25	Salem	1h 15m	13:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salem to Portland on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Salem	1h 25m	08:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:05	Liberty St SE	1h	09:05	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	17:40	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	18:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:57	Salem	1h 48m	11:45	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:25	Salem	1h 15m	13:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salem to Portland on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Salem	1h 25m	08:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:05	Liberty St SE	1h	09:05	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	17:40	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	18:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:57	Salem	1h 48m	11:45	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:25	Salem	1h 15m	13:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salem to Portland on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Salem	1h 25m	08:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:05	Liberty St SE	1h	09:05	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	17:40	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	18:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:57	Salem	1h 48m	11:45	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:25	Salem	1h 15m	13:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salem to Portland on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Salem	1h 25m	08:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:05	Liberty St SE	1h	09:05	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	17:40	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	18:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:57	Salem	1h 48m	11:45	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:25	Salem	1h 15m	13:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salem to Portland on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Salem	1h 25m	08:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:05	Liberty St SE	1h	09:05	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	17:40	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	18:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:57	Salem	1h 48m	11:45	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:25	Salem	1h 15m	13:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salem to Portland on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Salem	1h 25m	08:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:05	Liberty St SE	1h	09:05	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	17:40	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	18:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	09:57	Salem	1h 48m	11:45	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Salem to Portland on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	09:57	Salem	1h 48m	11:45	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Liberty St SE	1h 15m	18:55	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 18:36 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Salem to Portland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 hour 24 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 24mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £47	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £25	Average duration1h 24m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5593 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £11

Amtrak Salem Portland recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the comfort of the seats, the air conditioning, how peaceful it was and it wasnt packed or anything.

Elizabeth C.

1 July 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,368 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Salem, OR, US to Portland, OR

What's the distance between Salem and Portland by coach?
The distance between Salem and Portland by coach is approximately 45 miles (72 km).
What is the best way to go from Salem to Portland without a car?
You can travel to Portland from Salem by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£9

17/11

£9

Today

£9

19/11

£9

20/11

£9

21/11

£9

22/11

£9

23/11

£9

The cheapest trip from Salem, OR, US to Portland, OR was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of £9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salem, OR, US to Portland, OR as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £19 for a bus ticket from Salem, OR, US to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-11-19.