Bus Tickets from Salem (OR), US to San Diego (CA), US

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TodayJun 9
TomorrowJun 10
from US$148
WedJun 11
from US$129
ThuJun 12
from US$105
FriJun 13
from US$188
SatJun 14
from US$185
SunJun 15
MonJun 16
from US$248

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 10 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: June 12 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 10 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: June 11 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 10 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: June 12 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 10 at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: June 11 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salem to San Diego

Average PriceUS$85 - US$202Average Duration1d 18h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$149 - US$282Average Duration1d 9h
131kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Salem to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 11 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
US$149Cheapest ticket
131kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salem to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$138
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 18h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure9:10pm
Distance1445 km

Salem to San Diego Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salem (OR), US - San Diego (CA), US

  1. How long is the trip from Salem to San Diego by bus?

    The trip from Salem to San Diego will take on average 1d 18h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to San Diego in 1d 2h

  2. What is the travel distance from Salem to San Diego?

    The distance between Salem and San Diego is around 1452 km (900 miles).

  3. What is the cheapest way to travel from Salem to San Diego?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Salem to San Diego. With a starting ticket price of US$85, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  4. How much does the bus ticket cost from Salem to San Diego?

    Taking the bus from Salem to San Diego costs on average US$138.

  5. Is there an overnight bus from Salem to San Diego?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Salem until 9:10pm and reaching San Diego on the following day.

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

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US$97
06-13
US$191
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US$210
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salem to San Diego was searched and found on Jun 12, 2025 with a price of US$97

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

You can expect to pay from US$97 to US$210 for a bus ticket from Salem to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$97 which is on 2025-06-12.

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 San Diego!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Salem to San Diego, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Salem to San Diego.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Salem to San Diego.

Did you know?

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Salem to San Diego?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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