What is the travel distance from Bloomington to Salem?

The distance between the two cities is 1740 miles (2806 km).

Bus Bloomington to Salem from $242 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bloomington to Salem on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	2:35pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	3d 19h	8:00am	Liberty St SE	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:35pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	3d 19h	8:00am	Liberty St SE	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:35pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	3d 19h	8:00am	Liberty St SE	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $309, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2d 12hAverage Duration

1738 milesDistance

255kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$242 - $429	Average Duration3d 19h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$309 - $593	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Bus Bloomington, IL to Salem, OR, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$347

Average bus trip duration3d 19h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure2:35pm

Distance1739 miles (2804 km)

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Amtrak

4/55,563 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,348 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

Bloomington to Salem Bus

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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 Bloomington and Salem!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bloomington to Salem, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus 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 Bloomington to Salem.

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

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!

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

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

You can also go to Salem, OR, US by train

Train from Bloomington, IL to Salem, OR, US

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