Travel(ing) Salem

Getting To and Around the Salem Region

Whether you’re flying in, hopping a train, or cruising down I-5, getting here is easy—and exploring is even easier.

Located in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Salem is a convenient travel hub with direct access to major highways, scenic byways, and regional transportation options that make visiting stress-free and enjoyable.

Whether you're here for the weekend or just passing through, we’ve got your arrival and transportation covered.

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Paid Street Parking in Downtown Salem

Downtown Salem has officially transitioned to paid on-street parking. But good news: parking in city-owned parking garages is still free for customers and visitors.Want an easier way to manage your parking? Download the new “Beep Beep Salem” app to pay for metered parking, find available spaces, and get real-time updates.

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Getting to Salem

Salem is located just an hour's drive from both Portland International Airport (PDX) and Eugene Airport (EUG). Direct shuttle services and rental cars make the final leg of your journey seamless. Salem Airport (SLE) also offers private and charter flights.

Salem-Willamette Valley Airport

Convenient Flights Directly to Salem

The Salem-Willamette Valley Airport (SLE), located just 2 miles from downtown Salem, currently offers twice-weekly, non-stop commercial flights to and from Burbank/Los Angeles (BUR) and seasonal flights to and from Las Vegas…

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Airport Shuttle Services

Hitch a Ride from PDX

Groome Transportation provides affordable shuttle services directly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Salem's local airport (SLE). Car rental services available upon arrival to navigate locally.

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Train Travel

Salem’s Historic Train Station

The Amtrak Cascades trains connect Salem with Portland and destinations further north, while Amtrak’s Coast Starlight connects Salem with Los Angeles and Seattle and dozens of locations in-between.

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Bus Services

Take The Scenic Route

Greyhound Lines and FlixBus offer large networks of bus routes in the United States and Canada, connects Salem with destinations across North America, including daily service between Salem and Portland.

Bus Services

Getting Around Salem

Whether you're traveling for a weekend getaway, a meeting or event, or just passing through, Salem’s transportation options make it easy to explore the region at your own pace.

Need to Get Around Town Once You're Here? Salem offers a variety of convenient ways to explore:

Bike Rentals & Trails: Salem is a bike-friendly city with dedicated lanes and scenic paths, especially in and around Minto-Brown Island Park.
Rideshare & Taxis: Uber, Lyft, and local taxi companies operate throughout the city.
Shuttles & Tours: Many wine tours and regional shuttles provide round-trip transportation from Salem to nearby wineries, waterfalls, and hiking spots.

Cherriots

Public Transit

Cherriots is the public transit system serving Salem and the mid-Willamette Valley area. It provides bus service over 76 square miles, including local routes in Salem and Keizer, and regional routes connecting Salem to surrounding areas in Marion and Polk counties, including Woodburn, Wilsonville and Dallas, Or.

Cherriots Public Transit

Electric Charging (EV) Charging Stations

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Travel Salem Itineraries

Whether you're sipping through wine country, chasing scenic waterfalls, or exploring Oregon’s state capital, we've got everything you need to discover why Salem is #MOPO—The Most Oregon Part of Oregon.

Ready to Plan Your Trip?

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Salem Region. Reach out to us at info@travelsalem.com for travel tips, relocation info, or help planning your visit.