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Bus Salem to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Bus Salem to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$105
Average bus trip duration19h 5m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure8:30 PM
Distance495 miles (797 km)

Salem to San Francisco Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures8:30PM
Minimum Price$80
Average Ticket Price$105
Minimum Trip Duration16h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration19h5m
Distance495 miles (797 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Salem - San Francisco

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to San Francisco without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

On average, the trip from Salem to San Francisco takes around 19h 5m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 16h 45m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 495 miles (799 km) that separate the two cities.

Salem and San Francisco are 495 miles (799 km) apart.

About 3 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Salem to San Francisco may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Salem to San Francisco as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The only daily bus traveling from Salem to San Francisco usually leaves at 8:30 PM and is provided by FlixBus.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. With prices starting at $103, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $105 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $103 and $146, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Legion of Honor, Golden Gate Bridge, City Segway Tours of San Francisco, Exploratorium and Ocean Beach.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Salem to San Francisco. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

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The cheapest trip from Salem to San Francisco was searched and found on May 1, 2024 with a price of $80

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

You can expect to pay from $80 to $83 for a bus ticket from Salem to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2024-05-01.

About Bus Travel

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 Salem and San Francisco!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Salem to San Francisco, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Salem to San Francisco will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Salem to San Francisco 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!

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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Bus from San Francisco to Salem

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Train from Salem to San Francisco

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