What is the distance between Merced and Salem?

The distance separating Merced and Salem is 543 miles (876 km).

Bus Merced to Salem from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Merced to Salem on November 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:50am	Merced	12h 10m	1:00pm	El Palmar, Lansing Av NE	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:25pm	Merced Bus Stop	16h 40m	7:05am	Liberty St SE	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	2:25pm	Merced Bus Stop	16h 40m	7:05am	Liberty St SE	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	2:25pm	Merced Bus Stop	17h 35m	8:00am	Liberty St SE	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:25pm	Merced Bus Stop	17h 35m	8:00am	Liberty St SE	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Merced 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 12 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 10mAverage Duration

544 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $172	Average Duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$123 - $123	Average Duration20h 38m	CO₂ emissions 80kg CO₂e

Bus Merced to Salem, OR, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$96

Average bus trip duration12h 10m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure12:50am

Distance544 miles (876 km)

Latest bus departure2:10pm

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FlixBus

3.5/511,155 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Greyhound

3.5/587,346 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

Merced to Salem Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Merced - Salem, OR, US

What is the distance between Merced and Salem?

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Merced 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 Merced to Salem.

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 Merced to Salem.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Merced to Salem, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Merced to Salem, OR, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time12h 10m	Avg Price$96	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time20h 38m	Avg Price$123	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Merced by bus?

Bus from Salem, OR, US to Merced

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

Train from Merced to Salem, OR, US

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