What is the distance between San Jose and Salem?

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

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

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This trip is recommended because it is: 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 Price$96 - $281	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$93 - $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 the good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 18 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

18h 3mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest ticket

77kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$135

Average bus trip duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure12:55am

Distance529 miles (852 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,750 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,137 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

San Jose to Salem Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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 Price$135	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time18h 3m	Avg Price$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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