How much is the train ticket from Seattle to Salem?

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Salem start from R 737. The average price for this train route is around R 1 042. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Seattle to Salem?

The average train journey time from Seattle to Salem is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 302 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 59m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Seattle to Salem route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to Salem?

The earliest train from Seattle to Salem departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 14:20.

Train Seattle to Salem from R 692 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25	Salem	Cheapest
14:20	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25	Salem	Cheapest
14:20	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25	Salem	Cheapest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	Fastest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:40	Seattle King Street Station	5h 5m	22:45	Salem	CheapestFastest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25	Salem	Cheapest
14:20	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	Cheapest
14:20	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Salem on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25	Salem	Cheapest
14:20	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	19:19	Salem	Fastest
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
07:10	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20	Salem	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	15:36	Salem	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:44 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to Salem

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 609, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 20mAverage duration

307 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 609 - R 1 612	Average duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 737 - R 2 008	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 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 R 737

Amtrak Seattle Salem recent customer reviews

I paid more for this ticket than I usually do and had to ride in that uncomfortable train I've rode in more comfortable trains for $40 a ticket than that $80 ticket and they put me in that uncomfortable train with no way to charge my phone there's no phone charges around any of the seats very dissatisfied that's all I felt very dissatisfied

Michael B.

28 November 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle to Salem, OR, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Seattle to Salem?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Salem start from R 737. The average price for this train route is around R 1 042. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Seattle to Salem?
The average train journey time from Seattle to Salem is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 302 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 59m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle to Salem route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to Salem?
The earliest train from Seattle to Salem departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 14:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 848

10/12

R 848

Today

R 900

12/12

R 848

13/12

R 1 298

14/12

R 1 073

15/12

R 900

16/12

R 848

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 848

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

You can expect to pay from R 848 to R 5 241 for a train ticket from Seattle to Salem, OR, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 848, which is on 2025-12-12.