What is the travel distance from Bellingham to Salem?

The distance separating Bellingham and Salem is 265 miles (427 km).

Bus Bellingham to Salem from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Bellingham to Salem on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:15am	Fairhaven Station	8h 4m	7:19pm	Salem	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Bellingham to Salem on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:15am	Fairhaven Station	8h 4m	7:19pm	Salem	CheapestFastest
		11:15am	Fairhaven Station	8h 4m	7:19pm	Salem	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:50 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bellingham to Salem

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

263 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $98	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$65 - $108	Average Duration10h 5m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bellingham to Salem, OR, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Bellingham to Salem?

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

Best price found

11/17

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11/18

$78

Today

$90

11/20

$61

11/21

$116

11/22

$116

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The cheapest trip from Bellingham to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $139 for a bus ticket from Bellingham to Salem, OR, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-20.