Bus Tickets from Salem (OR), US to San Francisco (CA), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 14 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 14 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Salem
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 14 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Salem
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salem to San Francisco.

Bus
Average Price$99 - $148Average Duration15h 15m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$183 - $183Average Duration17h 41m
72kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Salem to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
15h 15mAverage Duration
$99Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salem to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$110
Average bus trip duration15h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:10pm
Distance496 miles (799 km)

Salem to San Francisco Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salem to San Francisco was searched and found on Jun 14, 2025 with a price of $243

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 $243 to $1,248 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 $243 which is on 2025-06-14.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Salem to San Francisco?

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