Eat, sip & linger
A downtown lunch, bakery stop or local tasting can turn a practical trip into an outing. Wine properties outside town need a separate ride and their own reservation.
Willamette Valley • Pacific Crest travel guide
Salem by bus
A capital-city visit with a valley flavor.
Salem offers history, cultural stops, food and access to the mid-Willamette Valley. The Amtrak station and Downtown Transit Center are different boarding points. Choose a service and local connection before planning the rest of the day.
Start here • Your boarding stop
Arrive in the right place.
Use the map together with your ticket’s loading instructions. A venue address may include more than one bus area. Confirm accessibility, luggage and any assistance with the operator before travel.
Your scheduled service
Know when. Know which direction.
| Service & direction | Stop | Scheduled time |
|---|---|---|
| Bend–Salem–Portland Toward Portland / PDX | Salem Amtrak | 9:57 AM |
| Bend–Salem–Portland Toward Bend / Redmond | Salem Amtrak | 12:55 PM arrival 1:30 PM departure |
| 60X Coastal Connector Eastbound → Salem | Salem Downtown Transit Center – Bay S | 7:40 AM / 1:10 PM / 7:02 PM |
| 60X Coastal Connector Eastbound → Salem | Salem Amtrak | 7:50 AM / 1:20 PM / 7:12 PM |
| 60X Coastal Connector Westbound → Lincoln City | Salem Amtrak | 8:30 AM / 2:10 PM / 7:32 PM |
| 60X Coastal Connector Westbound → Lincoln City | Salem Downtown Transit Center – Bay S | 8:40 AM / 2:20 PM / 7:42 PM |
Times are scheduled, not live predictions. Unless marked as arrival, allow time to be ready before the listed stop time. Service-day exceptions and direction-specific stops appear below. Reviewed October 29, 2026; confirm the current trip before travel.
Bend–Salem–Portland — stops, direction & fares
Daily scheduled service. Confirm the travel date, boarding point and current times.
Toward Portland / PDX
Scheduled stop times in travel order. Scroll along the line to explore. Gold marks this city. Fares shown after it are standard one-way examples from Salem Amtrak.
- SalemSalem Amtrak9:57 AMYour stopStop map ↗
- PortlandPortland International Airport (PDX)11:10 AM$22 one wayStop map ↗
- PortlandPortland Flix/Greyhound11:30 AM$22 one wayStop map ↗
- PortlandPortland Union Station11:35 AM (arrival)$22 one wayStop map ↗
Toward Bend / Redmond
Scheduled stop times in travel order. Scroll along the line to explore. Gold marks this city. Fares shown after it are standard one-way examples from Salem Amtrak.
- SalemSalem Amtrak12:55 PM arrival 1:30 PM departureYour stopStop map ↗
- SistersSisters Mobility Hub3:40 PM$35 one wayStop map ↗
- BendBend Hawthorne Station4:10 PM$40 one wayStop map ↗
- RedmondRedmond Airport4:30 PM$40 one wayStop map ↗
- RedmondRedmond Hub4:35 PM$40 one wayStop map ↗
Published one-way fares; confirm the selected itinerary in booking. View the published timetable / fare source ↗
Full route details →60X Coastal Connector — stops, direction & fares
Daily except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Rickreall is served only by the evening trip toward Salem.
Eastbound → Salem
Scheduled stop times in travel order. Scroll along the line to explore. Gold marks this city. Fares shown after it are standard one-way examples from Salem Downtown Transit Center – Bay S.
- SalemSalem Downtown Transit Center – Bay S7:40 AM / 1:10 PM / 7:02 PMYour stopStop map ↗
- SalemSalem Amtrak7:50 AM / 1:20 PM / 7:12 PMYour stopStop map ↗
Westbound → Lincoln City
Scheduled stop times in travel order. Scroll along the line to explore. Gold marks this city. Fares shown after it are standard one-way examples from Salem Amtrak.
- SalemSalem Amtrak8:30 AM / 2:10 PM / 7:32 PMYour stopStop map ↗
- SalemSalem Downtown Transit Center – Bay S8:40 AM / 2:20 PM / 7:42 PMYour stopStop map ↗
- Grand RondeSpirit Mountain Casino9:20 AM / 3:00 PM / 8:22 PM$3 one wayStop map ↗
- Grand RondeGrand Ronde Community Center9:26 AM / 3:06 PM / 8:28 PM$3 one wayStop map ↗
- Rose LodgeRose Lodge9:47 AM / 3:27 PM / 8:49 PM$6 one wayStop map ↗
- Lincoln CityLincoln City – Chinook Winds10:00 AM / 3:40 PM / 9:02 PM$6 one wayStop map ↗
Standard one-way fare: $1.50 within one zone; $3 across two zones; $6 across three. Reduced fares and passes appear on the route page. View the published timetable / fare source ↗
Full route details →Step off. Look closer.
A capital-city visit with a valley flavor.
Choose your adventure
Explore museums and historic landmarks or plan an outdoor break. Use the local visitor information to choose an activity that fits your time rather than trying to cover the entire region.
An itinerary that fits the bus
Make the time here count.
The Bend route and 60X provide different journeys. On the Bend-route return, Salem has an arrival and a later departure; use the departure time when planning to board. For 60X, the downtown boarding area is Bay S.
Attractions, tastings, meals, lodging and local transportation are separate from your intercity ticket. Check current opening days, reservations, accessibility and the distance from the stop before setting the itinerary.
Local visitor information & current activity ideas ↗Keep the journey connected.
Compare onward services for your actual date, stop and direction. Allow time to collect luggage, change boarding areas and absorb delays. A nearby route or shared city does not mean a protected connection or a through ticket.
Questions before you go
Does the bus stop at the attractions in this guide?
Only the boarding points and scheduled route stops listed above are included. Wineries, trailheads, hotels and other suggested experiences may require a separate local ride. Plan that ride before booking an activity.
Can I make a same-day return?
The Bend route and 60X provide different journeys. On the Bend-route return, Salem has an arrival and a later departure; use the departure time when planning to board. For 60X, the downtown boarding area is Bay S.
Where do I confirm my final fare and boarding instructions?
Select your actual travel date and exact stop pair in the booking system, and compare the current operator timetable. Prices shown here are published standard one-way examples; eligibility, availability and service patterns can differ. Call 541-366-5110 if the itinerary or boarding area is unclear.
Where could you go next?
Explore other communities on this city’s scheduled routes.