Salem to Portland by bus
Portland lies 70 km (44 mi) north-east of Salem, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 31 min including stops, over roughly 86 km (53 mi) of road.
| Salem | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 175,535 | 652,503 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 97301–97317 | 97201–97298 |
Where to book buses from Salem to Portland
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Staying in Portland
Our booking partner lists 535 places to stay in Portland. Of the 412 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (187), and 9 are five-star. Across 200 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 140,854 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Portland from Salem?
70 km (44 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Salem; by road roughly 86 km (53 mi).
How long does it take to get from Salem to Portland by bus?
About 1 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salem and Portland?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where can I stay in Portland?
Our booking partner lists 535 places to stay in Portland, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.