Cheap coach tickets from Portland to Salem

There are several coach options that can take you from Portland to Salem:

• Amtrak Thruway: 6 daily coaches from £8
• FlixBus US: 3 daily coaches from £9
• Pacific Crest Bus Lines: 2 daily coaches from £16

What coach companies travel from Portland to Salem?

There are 3 coach lines from Portland to Salem available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 6 daily trips, Amtrak Thruway usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

• Amtrak Thruway

  Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger coaches operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the coach, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard toilet facilities. Amtrak Thruway coach tickets from Portland to Salem start at £8.17. On average, there are 6 Amtrak Thruway coach trips on this route every day.

• FlixBus US

  FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from Portland to Salem, and the average ticket for this route costs only £10.20.

  
• Pacific Crest Bus Lines

  Book Pacific Crest Bus Lines from Portland to Salem from £16.35. There are 2 trips per day offered by Pacific Crest Bus Lines from Portland to Salem and you can expect on average to pay £16.35 for a Pacific Crest Bus Lines ticket to Salem. In Portland, Pacific Crest Bus Lines departs to Salem from Portland Airport(tac) and one other station. In Salem, Pacific Crest Bus Lines arrives at 500 13th St. S.E.

  An average trip on Pacific Crest Bus Lines from Portland to Salem takes 1 hour and 23 minutes, while the fastest available Pacific Crest Bus Lines trip will get you to Salem in 1 hour.

  At weekends, Pacific Crest Bus Lines offers 2 trips per day. A single ticket costs £16.35 for a weekend trip to Salem.

City Information

Portland

Portland is the largest city in Oregon and accordingly one of the state's best holiday destinations. Also known as the City of Roses, this city along the Willamette River wows visitors with its diverse street food, quirky counterculture, and sprawling bookstores such as the world-famous Powell's Books.

Portland is the 5th best city in the United States for outdoor activities, thanks in part to open-air grounds like the expansive Forest Park. Gardens are also excellent outdoor date locales for couples on a romantic getaway: stop and smell the roses at either the International Rose Test Garden or the Portland Japanese Garden.

Once you've gotten hungry from a long day wandering outside, nearly every block downtown has a plethora of food trucks waiting to tickle your taste buds. Or, kick back at one of the many breweries in the #3 best city for craft beer in the United States. Unique locations like McMenamin's brewpubs in renovated cinemas or historic hotels do their part to “keep Portland weird.”

As the biggest city in Oregon, Portland is a hub for travel throughout the Pacific Northwest. Amtrak train service and various coach services operate primarily out of Union Station, conveniently-located downtown, and nearby Portland International Airport makes it easy to travel to Portland from near and far.

Salem

Salem is the capital of Oregon and one of the state's best holiday destinations. Nestled in the Willamette Valley, the city is rich with outdoor activities, diverse cuisine, and sites reflecting Oregon's history.

The Deepwood Estate, a mansion built in 1893, runs tours that share early Salem history. Explore the surrounding gardens at Deepwood or walk the many paths in Bush's Pasture Park to discover their lush plant life. The Willamette River that runs through Salem is a gorgeous spot to fish, kayak, or board the historic Willamette Queen steamboat for a dinner cruise.

Salem's charming downtown overflows with local coffee shops, cafés, and restaurants serving fresh fare and the best wines from the Willamette Valley. The Saturday Farmers Market near the state capitol serves up fresh produce alongside live music and food trucks.

Many coach services operate in Salem, including Jefferson Lines, FlixBus, Shuttle Oregon, and the Amtrak Thruway. Amtrak's Coast Starlight line also stops in Salem, heading to LA and Seattle, as well as the Cascades, going to Vancouver and Eugene, Oregon.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Portland?

Main departure station: Union Station

Located in Portland’s Old Town Chinatown area at 800 Northwest Sixth Avenue, Union Station features a glowing neon sign encouraging you to “Go By Train.” Union Station serves several iconic Amtrak routes including the Cascades through the Pacific Northwest, the scenic Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle, and the long-distance Empire Builder which travels all the way to Chicago. Along with train service, Union Station serves intercity coach service via Greyhound, and connects to the Portland Streetcar, MAX Light Rail, and several TriMet local buses. There is a restaurant and bar onsite, as well as a Metropolitan Lounge reserved for Amtrak’s first- and business-class passengers.

All coach stations in Portland:

• Union Station
• 7411 NW Station Way
• Portland Airport(tac)
• Union Station

Where does the coach arrive in Salem?

Main arrival station: 500 13th St SE

Coaches arrive in Salem at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are travelling with.

Coach stations in Salem:

• 500 13th St SE
• Chemeketa & Liberty
• 500 13th St. S.E.