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Hillsboro to Salem Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Hillsboro to Salem?
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Hillsboro to Salem.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 418.23 | Avg. PriceCZK 501.67 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips7 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration6h 2m | Duration4h 16m |
Bus from Hillsboro to Salem: Journey Information
There are 9 intercity buses per day from Hillsboro to Salem. Traveling by bus from Hillsboro to Salem usually takes around 5 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in just one hour and 43 minutes.
| Distance | 40 mi (65 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 43m |
| Cheapest price | CZK 356.39 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Hillsboro to Salem?
Bus tickets for a trip from Hillsboro to Salem cost CZK 356.39 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Hillsboro to Salem by month
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 17 days in advance. This way, you can save up to CZK 76.52 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Hillsboro to Salem?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Hillsboro to Salem that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Amtrak Thruway usually offers more choice, with 8 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 8 | 6h 29m | CZK 424.10 |
| Pacific Crest Bus Lines | 1 | 2h 10m | CZK 377.35 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Hillsboro to Salem start at CZK 356. On average, there are 8 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Book Pacific Crest Bus Lines from Hillsboro to Salem from CZK 377. Typically there is one Pacific Crest Bus Lines schedule per day from Hillsboro to Salem and you can expect on average to pay for a Pacific Crest Bus Lines ticket to Salem. In Hillsboro, Pacific Crest Bus Lines departs to Salem from 2435 NE Town Center Drive . In Salem, Pacific Crest Bus Lines arrives at 500 13th St. S.E. .
An average trip on Pacific Crest Bus Lines from Hillsboro to Salem takes 2 hours and 10 minutes , while the fastest available Pacific Crest Bus Lines trip will get you to Salem in 1 hours and 43 minutes .
On weekends, Pacific Crest Bus Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Salem.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Hillsboro to Salem
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 49 minutes to cover the 40 miles from Hillsboro to Salem. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 43 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Salem, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Hillsboro to Salem, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 9 scheduled buses that travel from Hillsboro to Salem every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Hillsboro to Salem; ticket prices start at CZK 356.39.
City Information
Salem
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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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Hillsboro?
Main departure station: Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro has two bus stations with service to Salem.
All bus stations in Hillsboro:
Hillsboro, Oregon
2435 NE Town Center Drive
Where does the bus arrive in Salem?
Main arrival station: 500 13th St SE
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Salem.
All bus stations in Salem:
500 13th St SE
500 13th St. S.E.
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