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  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 10 October at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: 11 October at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Daly BART - 500 John Daly Blvd
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 10 October at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: 11 October at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salem to San Francisco

Bus
Average priceUS$59 - US$131Average duration15h 15m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$183 - US$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 a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just US$59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
15h 15mAverage duration
US$59Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salem, OR, US to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$116
Average bus trip duration15h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure21:00
Distance495 miles
Latest bus departure21:10

Salem to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salem, OR, US - San Francisco, US

  1. What's the distance between Salem and San Francisco by coach?

    The journey from Salem to San Francisco by coach covers an approximate distance of 495 miles (799 km).

  2. How can I travel from Salem to San Francisco avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Salem to San Francisco will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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, OR, US to San Francisco, US?

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