How far is Salem from Los Angeles?

The distance covered from Salem to Los Angeles is 1279 km (793 miles).

Bus Salem to Los Angeles from $206 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salem to Los Angeles on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00pm	Liberty St SE	1d 3h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00pm	Liberty St SE	22h 55m	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	9:57am	Salem	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:57am	Salem	1d 11h	9:11pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:57am	Salem	1d 6h	4:35pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:43 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salem to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

1279 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$128 - $500	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$179 - $420	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 116kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salem, OR, US to Los Angeles, US by bus

How far is Salem from Los Angeles?
The distance covered from Salem to Los Angeles is 1279 km (793 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$416

11-23

$427

Today

$440

11-25

$440

11-26

No data

11-27

$252

11-28

$284

11-29

$440

The cheapest trip from Salem, OR, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $252

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $252 to $1,228 for a bus ticket from Salem, OR, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $252 which is on 2025-11-27.