How much is the train ticket from Seattle to Salem?

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to Salem start from $43. The average price for this train route is around $61. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Seattle to Salem?

The average train ride duration from Seattle to Salem is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 187 miles (302 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 59m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Seattle to Salem route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Seattle to Salem?

The earliest train departs from Seattle to Salem at 7:10am. And the latest train departs at 2:20pm.

Train Seattle to Salem from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Seattle to Salem on December 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25am	Salem	Cheapest
2:20pm	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	7:19pm	Salem	Fastest
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	No tags
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	3:36pm	Salem	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Salem on December 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25am	Salem	Cheapest
2:20pm	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	7:19pm	Salem	Fastest
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	No tags
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	3:36pm	Salem	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Salem on December 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25am	Salem	Cheapest
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	Fastest
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	3:36pm	Salem	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	3:36pm	Salem	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Salem on December 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:40pm	Seattle King Street Station	5h 5m	10:45pm	Salem	CheapestFastest
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	No tags
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	3:36pm	Salem	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	3:36pm	Salem	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Salem on December 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25am	Salem	Cheapest
2:20pm	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	7:19pm	Salem	Fastest
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	No tags
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	3:36pm	Salem	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Salem on December 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	Cheapest
2:20pm	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	7:19pm	Salem	Fastest
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	3:36pm	Salem	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	3:36pm	Salem	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Salem on December 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25am	Salem	Cheapest
2:20pm	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	7:19pm	Salem	Fastest
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	No tags
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	3:36pm	Salem	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Salem on December 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	11:25am	Salem	Cheapest
2:20pm	Seattle King Street Station	4h 59m	7:19pm	Salem	Fastest
7:10am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 10m	12:20pm	Salem	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	3:36pm	Salem	No tags
9:55am	Seattle King Street Station	5h 41m	3:36pm	Salem	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to Salem

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

191 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $94	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $117	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5638 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $43

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.

November 28, 2023

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $43. The average price for this train route is around $61. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Seattle to Salem?
The average train ride duration from Seattle to Salem is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 187 miles (302 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 59m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Seattle to Salem route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Seattle to Salem?
The earliest train departs from Seattle to Salem at 7:10am. And the latest train departs at 2:20pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/09

$49

12/10

$49

Today

$52

12/12

$49

12/13

$75

12/14

$62

12/15

$52

12/16

$49

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $49

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 $49 to $303 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 $49 which is on 2025-12-12.