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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Downtown Gray & Smith | Liberty St SE | Cheapest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Houston Bus Station | Liberty St SE | Fastest | |||||
 | Amtrak Station | Salem | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Houston Bus Station | Liberty St SE | No tags | |||||
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | Liberty St SE | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Salem
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 2 days, 15 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $192, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Salem, OR, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Salem?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Salem start from $192. The average price for this route is around $304. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houston to Salem?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Salem is 2d 15h, covering a distance of 2949 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 8h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Salem route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Salem?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Salem at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Salem?
A bus trip from Houston to Salem generates an estimated 74 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Salem?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Salem?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Salem?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Salem?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Salem, OR, US was searched and found on Feb 7, 2026 with a price of $752To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Salem, OR, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $752 to $2,460 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Salem, OR, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $752 which is on 2026-02-07.
What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Salem, OR, US?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
