What is the distance between San Jose and Salem?

The distance between San Jose and Salem is around 851 km (528 miles).

Bus from San Jose to Salem starting at US$93 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: July 29 at 12:55am
Departure city: San Jose
Departure location: Diridon Station
Arrival time: July 30 at 8:00am
Destination city: Salem
Destination location: Liberty St SE
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 7h
Departure time: July 29 at 11:10pm
Departure city: San Jose
Departure location: Diridon Station
Arrival time: July 31 at 8:00am
Destination city: Salem
Destination location: Liberty St SE
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 8h

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Salem

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$96 - US$281	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$93 - US$819	Average Duration18h 3m	CO₂ emissions 77kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from San Jose to Salem

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 18 hours 3 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

18h 3mAverage Duration

US$93Cheapest ticket

77kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$135

Average Bus Trip Duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure12:55am

Distance852 km

Latest bus departure11:10pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/59,746 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,137 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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

What is the distance between San Jose and Salem?
The distance between San Jose and Salem is around 851 km (528 miles).

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Jose to Salem.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Jose to Salem.

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 Jose to Salem.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Jose to Salem, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Salem, OR, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1d 7h	Avg PriceUS$135	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time18h 3m	Avg PriceUS$171	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to San Jose, US by bus?

Bus from San Jose, US to Salem, OR, US

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Train from San Jose, US to Salem, OR, US

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