What is the travel distance from Salem to Sacramento?

The distance between the two cities is 446 miles (719 km).

Bus Salem to Sacramento from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salem to Sacramento on September 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:00pm	Liberty St SE	11h 5m	8:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest
		9:00pm	Liberty St SE	11h 25m	8:25am	Old Sacramento	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Sacramento on September 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00pm	Liberty St SE	11h 5m	8:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
1:45pm	El Palmar, Lansing Av NE	8h 45m	10:30pm	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
9:00pm	Liberty St SE	11h 25m	8:25am	Old Sacramento	No tags
9:57am	Salem	20h 31m	6:28am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:57am	Salem	20h 31m	6:28am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Sacramento on September 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00pm	Liberty St SE	11h 5m	8:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
1:45pm	El Palmar, Lansing Av NE	8h 45m	10:30pm	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
9:00pm	Liberty St SE	11h 25m	8:25am	Old Sacramento	No tags
9:57am	Salem	20h 31m	6:28am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:57am	Salem	20h 31m	6:28am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Sacramento on September 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00pm	Liberty St SE	11h 5m	8:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
1:45pm	El Palmar, Lansing Av NE	8h 45m	10:30pm	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
9:00pm	Liberty St SE	11h 25m	8:25am	Old Sacramento	No tags
9:57am	Salem	20h 31m	6:28am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Sacramento on September 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00pm	Liberty St SE	11h 5m	8:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
1:45pm	El Palmar, Lansing Av NE	8h 45m	10:30pm	Shell, Jibboom St	Fastest
9:00pm	Liberty St SE	11h 25m	8:25am	Old Sacramento	No tags
9:57am	Salem	20h 31m	6:28am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salem to Sacramento.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $167	Average Duration11h 5m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$80 - $189	Average Duration14h 49m	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Salem to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 11 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

11h 5mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest ticket

18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salem, OR, US to Sacramento, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$74

Average bus trip duration11h 5m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure1:45pm

Distance445 miles (717 km)

Latest bus departure9:00pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,650 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,477 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Salem to Sacramento Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Salem, OR, US - Sacramento, US

What is the travel distance from Salem to Sacramento?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/22

$165

09/23

$62

Today

$60

09/25

$60

09/26

$60

09/27

$68

09/28

$64

09/29

$58

The cheapest trip from Salem, OR, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $58

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

You can expect to pay from $58 to $1,227 for a bus ticket from Salem, OR, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-09-29.

Usually Amtrak, Fronteras del Norte will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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 Sacramento!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Salem to Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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!

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.

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time11h 5m	Avg Price$74	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time14h 49m	Avg Price$130	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Salem, OR, US by bus?

Bus from Sacramento, US to Salem, OR, US

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