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Pros: The Attendants and Coaches made it an Awesome Trip(:. Cons: Nothing all too Good. Tips: Keep an eye on your Personal Belongings. Also check out the Train, a lot of cool things to see.
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There are usually 6 daily train trips from Seattle to Salem.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£31.47 | Avg. Price£48.44 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips9 | Daily Trips6 |
Duration | Duration5h 38m | Duration9h 0m |
There are 11 intercity coaches per day from Seattle to Salem. Traveling by coach from Seattle to Salem usually takes around 5 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 5 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 187 mi (301 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 5m |
| Cheapest price | £23.97 |
| Trips per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 2 |

Average score for coaches from Seattle to Salem
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The Attendants and Coaches made it an Awesome Trip(:. Cons: Nothing all too Good. Tips: Keep an eye on your Personal Belongings. Also check out the Train, a lot of cool things to see.
Bus tickets for a trip from Seattle to Salem cost £26.04 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 25 days in advance to save £11.72 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Seattle to Salem that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 6 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 5 | 5h 36m | £35.98 |
| Greyhound | 6 | 5h 36m | £34.51 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 5 trips per day from Seattle to Salem, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 6 bus trips from Seattle to Salem every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 36 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Salem usually start from £24.
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 187 miles from Seattle to Salem. However, the fastest coach only takes 5 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Salem. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 07:00 and the last coach leaves at 15:00. To see the times for all coaches from Seattle to Salem, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 11 scheduled coaches that travel from Seattle to Salem every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Seattle to Salem without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Seattle to Salem; ticket prices start at £29.98.



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Seattle is home to the largest airport in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle-Tacoma Airport, but there are plenty of other ways to continue your travels from the Emerald City. A short ferry ride to Bainbridge Island includes the chance to see orca whales in the Puget Sound, or you can catch the Amtrak Cascades train or one of several affordable bus options from the historic King Street Station to other exciting Northwest cities in British Columbia, Oregon and beyond.

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Salem is the capital of Oregon and one of the state's best vacation 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 bus 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.
Coaches to Salem leave from 3 stations in Seattle.
Bus Terminal - 503 S Royal Brougham Way
U of Washington (Condon Hall)
622 S Lane St & 6th Ave S
All coaches from Seattle arrive at one main station in Salem.
Chemeketa & Liberty

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