What is the travel distance from Modesto to Salem?

The distance separating Modesto and Salem is 515 miles (830 km).

Bus Modesto to Salem from $172 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Modesto to Salem on October 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:35am	McDonalds, E Hatch Rd.	11h 25m	1:00pm	El Palmar, Lansing Av NE	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	6:15pm	Modesto Bus Station	12h 50m	7:05am	Liberty St SE	No tags
	1:35am	McDonalds, E Hatch Rd.	11h 25m	1:00pm	El Palmar, Lansing Av NE	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	6:15pm	Modesto Bus Station	12h 50m	7:05am	Liberty St SE	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	6:15pm	Modesto Bus Station	12h 50m	7:05am	Liberty St SE	No tags

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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 11 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $172, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

11h 25mAverage Duration

517 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$172 - $172	Average Duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$118 - $118	Average Duration19h 58m	CO₂ emissions 75kg CO₂e

Bus Modesto to Salem, OR, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$172

Average bus trip duration11h 25m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure1:35am

Distance518 miles (834 km)

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Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

FlixBus

3.5/511,137 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,345 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, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

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Did you know?

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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!

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