How far is Washington from Salem?

Washington and Salem are 200 miles (323 km) apart.

Bus Washington to Salem from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Salem on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50pm	Washington Bus Station	5h 10m	6:00pm	Salem Edgebrook Rd	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Dulles Airport	4h	6:00pm	Salem Edgebrook Rd	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Washington Bus Station	5h 10m	6:00pm	Salem Edgebrook Rd	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Dulles Airport	4h	6:00pm	Salem Edgebrook Rd	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Washington Bus Station	5h 10m	6:00pm	Salem Edgebrook Rd	No tags

Get from Washington to Salem

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 25mAverage Duration

199 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

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Virginia Breeze

4.5/512 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Megabus

3.5/5412 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Traveling with Megabus from Washington to Salem is an affordable and reliable way to reach your destination. The company provides amenities like comfortable seats and free Wi-Fi (on most buses), ensuring a comfortable journey. Discover an easy and budget-friendly travel option to Salem with Megabus. Tickets start at just $41, with an average price of around $46, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Salem, VA, US by bus

How far is Washington from Salem?

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

$49

11/23

$49

Today

$49

11/25

$38

11/26

$49

11/27

No data

11/28

$49

11/29

No data

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Salem, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $49 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Salem, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-25.