How much is the bus ticket from Vancouver to Salem?

The cheapest bus tickets from Vancouver to Salem start at R 855. The average price for this route is around R 1 559. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Vancouver to Salem?

The average bus journey time from Vancouver to Salem is 12h, covering a distance of 482 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 6m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Vancouver to Salem route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Vancouver to Salem?

The earliest bus departs from Vancouver to Salem at 09:00. And the latest bus departs at 11:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vancouver to Salem?

A bus trip from Vancouver to Salem produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Vancouver to Salem?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Vancouver to Salem?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Vancouver to Salem?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vancouver to Salem?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Vancouver to Salem from R 1 612 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Vancouver to Salem on 12 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30	Pacific Central Station	11h 15m	22:45	Salem	Cheapest
05:30	Pacific Central Station	10h 6m	15:36	Salem	Fastest
05:30	Pacific Central Station	10h 6m	15:36	Salem	No tags
08:30	Pacific Central Station	10h 49m	19:19	Salem	No tags
08:30	Pacific Central Station	10h 49m	19:19	Salem	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:47 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 12 hours and with fares starting at just R 855, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

12hAverage duration

482 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 855 - R 2 247	Average duration12h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 425 - R 2 601	Average duration12h 4m	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 718 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 973 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Vancouver to Salem?
The cheapest bus tickets from Vancouver to Salem start at R 855. The average price for this route is around R 1 559. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Vancouver to Salem?
The average bus journey time from Vancouver to Salem is 12h, covering a distance of 482 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 6m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Vancouver to Salem route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Vancouver to Salem?
The earliest bus departs from Vancouver to Salem at 09:00. And the latest bus departs at 11:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vancouver to Salem?
A bus trip from Vancouver to Salem produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Vancouver to Salem?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Vancouver to Salem?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Vancouver to Salem?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vancouver to Salem?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/01

R 1 612

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R 1 612

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12/01

R 1 764

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The cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on 07 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 612

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 R 1 612 to R 7 598 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 R 1 764, which is on 2026-01-12.