Bus Tickets from Bakersfield to Salem, OR, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Salem
    Destination location: Liberty St SE
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Bakerfield
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Salem
    Destination location: El Palmar, Lansing Av NE
    Operated by: Fronteras del NorteFronteras del Norte
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: McKee Park & Ride
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Salem
    Destination location: Liberty St SE
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Bakerfield
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Salem
    Destination location: El Palmar, Lansing Av NE
    Operated by: Fronteras del NorteFronteras del Norte
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Salem.

Bus
Average Price$122 - $297Average Duration18h 20m
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$250 - $250Average Duration23h 49m
102kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bakersfield to Salem

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
18h 20mAverage Duration
$122Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bakersfield to Salem, OR, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$182
Average bus trip duration18h 20m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure10:10am
Distance693 miles (1117 km)
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Bakersfield to Salem Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $122

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

You can expect to pay from $122 to $209 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Salem, OR, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $122 which is on 2025-07-28.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Bakersfield to Salem.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Bakersfield to Salem.

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 Bakersfield to Salem.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Bakersfield to Salem while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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