How far is Salem from Oakland?

The distance between Salem and Oakland is approximately 796 km (494 miles).

Bus Salem to Oakland from $164 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Salem to Oakland on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		9:00pm	Liberty St SE	14h 45m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Salem to Oakland on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00pm	Liberty St SE	14h 45m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
	9:57am	Salem	22h 32m	8:29am	Emeryville Station	No tags
	9:57am	Salem	22h 32m	8:29am	Emeryville Station	No tags
	9:57am	Salem	22h 57m	8:54am	Jack London Square	No tags
	9:57am	Salem	22h 57m	8:54am	Jack London Square	No tags

Next departures for Salem to Oakland on November 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00pm	Liberty St SE	14h 45m	11:45am	West Oakland BART	CheapestFastest
	9:57am	Salem	22h 32m	8:29am	Emeryville Station	No tags
	9:57am	Salem	22h 32m	8:29am	Emeryville Station	No tags
	9:57am	Salem	22h 57m	8:54am	Jack London Square	No tags
	9:57am	Salem	22h 57m	8:54am	Jack London Square	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:52 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salem to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 14 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

14h 45mAverage Duration

797 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$103 - $246	Average Duration14h 45m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$126 - $314	Average Duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

How far is Salem from Oakland?
The distance between Salem and Oakland is approximately 796 km (494 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-10

$223

11-11

$272

Today

$199

11-13

$223

11-14

$199

11-15

$199

11-16

No data

11-17

$201

The cheapest trip from Salem, OR, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $199

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 Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $199 to $1,232 for a bus ticket from Salem, OR, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $199 which is on 2025-11-14.