How far is Vancouver from Salem?

It's about 481 km (299 miles) from Vancouver to Salem.

Bus Vancouver to Salem from $138 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Vancouver to Salem on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:30am	Pacific Central Station	10h 49m	7:19pm	Salem	Cheapest
		5:30am	Pacific Central Station	10h 6m	3:36pm	Salem	Fastest

Next departures for Vancouver to Salem on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:30am	Pacific Central Station	10h 49m	7:19pm	Salem	Cheapest
		5:30am	Pacific Central Station	10h 6m	3:36pm	Salem	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:33 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Vancouver to Salem

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 11 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

11h 55mAverage Duration

482 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $157	Average Duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$122 - $234	Average Duration12h 4m	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vancouver, CA to Salem, OR, US by bus

How far is Vancouver from Salem?
It's about 481 km (299 miles) from Vancouver to Salem.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$198

11-22

$170

Today

$198

11-24

$198

11-25

$217

11-26

$217

11-27

No data

11-28

No data

The cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $170

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

You can expect to pay from $170 to $957 for a bus ticket from Vancouver, CA to Salem, OR, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $198 which is on 2025-11-24.