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Bus San Francisco to Salem: Trip Overview

Bus San Francisco to Salem: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$111
Average bus trip duration16h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure9:05 AM
Distance496 miles (799 km)
Latest bus departure8:50 PM

San Francisco to Salem Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from San Francisco to Salem. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from San Francisco to Salem from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Salem from San Francisco, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures9:05AM - 8:50PM
Minimum Price$99
Average Ticket Price$111
Minimum Trip Duration16h
Average Bus Trip Duration16h55m
Distance496 miles (799 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Francisco - Salem

The bus is the best choice to get to Salem without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The travel time from San Francisco to Salem is about 16h 55m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 16h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 495 miles (799 km) that separate the two cities.

About 495 miles (799 km) separate San Francisco and Salem.

You can choose from 3 travel times and travel with FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses operating from San Francisco to Salem may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from San Francisco to Salem by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 9:05 AM and ending at 8:50 PM.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $99.

The average price of a one-way ticket from San Francisco to Salem is $111. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $99 and $162, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from San Francisco to Salem. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

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 San Francisco and Salem!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach 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 San Francisco to Salem.

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

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.

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

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Bus from Salem to San Francisco

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