Bus Tickets from Salem, OR, US to San Jose, US

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TodaySep 3
from US$135
TomorrowSep 4
from US$113
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SatSep 6
from US$102
SunSep 7
from US$95
MonSep 8
from US$96
TueSep 9
from US$77
WedSep 10

Next departures to San Jose

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: September 6 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Salem
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Salem
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Salem
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salem to San Jose

Bus
Average PriceUS$72 - US$251Average Duration1d 8h
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$93 - US$219Average Duration18h 35m
77kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Salem to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
US$72Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salem, OR, US to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$102
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:00pm
Distance852 km
Latest bus departure9:10pm

Salem to San Jose Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salem, OR, US - San Jose, US

  1. How far is Salem from San Jose?

    The distance between Salem and San Jose is around 851 km (528 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-01
US$219
09-02
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Today
US$198
09-04
US$198
09-05
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09-06
US$219
09-07
US$198
09-08
US$117
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salem, OR, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Sep 8, 2025 with a price of US$117

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

You can expect to pay from US$117 to US$1,251 for a bus ticket from Salem, OR, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$117 which is on 2025-09-08.

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 Salem and San Jose!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Salem to San Jose.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Salem to San Jose will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Salem, OR, US by bus?

Bus from San Jose, US to Salem, OR, US

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Train from Salem, OR, US to San Jose, US

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