Bus Tickets from Olympia to Salem, OR, US

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Next departures for Olympia to Salem on October 27
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Liberty St SECheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Olympia to Salem

busbud logoWe recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
3h 30mAverage Duration
235 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceUS$31 - US$91Average Duration3h 30m
6kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceUS$29 - US$669Average Duration4h 12m
21kg CO₂e

Bus Olympia to Salem, OR, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$34
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:25pm
Distance234 km

Olympia to Salem Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Olympia - Salem, OR, US

  1. What is the distance between Olympia and Salem?

    The distance between Olympia and Salem is around 236 km (146 miles).

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-25
US$34
10-26
US$73
Today
US$35
10-28
US$25
10-29
US$26
10-30
US$32
10-31
US$30
11-01
US$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Olympia to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on Oct 28, 2025 with a price of US$25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Olympia to Salem, OR, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$73 for a bus ticket from Olympia to Salem, OR, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25 which is on 2025-10-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Olympia and Salem!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Olympia to Salem, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Olympia to Salem.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Olympia to Salem, OR, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Salem, OR, US to Olympia

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Train from Olympia to Salem, OR, US

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