Find coaches from Salem, OR, US to San Diego, CA, US

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Today31 Jul
from US$178
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 31 July at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 July at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 July at
    Departure city: Salem
    Departure location: Liberty St SE
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salem to San Diego

Bus
Average priceUS$123 - US$326Average duration1d 18h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
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, OR, US to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$159
Average bus trip duration1d 18h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure21:10
Distance896 miles

Salem to San Diego Bus

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

  1. How far is San Diego from Salem by coach?

    The distance between Salem and San Diego by coach is approximately 900 miles (1452 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach San Diego from Salem without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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, OR, US to San Diego, CA, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Salem, OR, US by bus?

Bus from Salem, OR, US to San Diego, CA, US

You can also go to San Diego, CA, US by train

Train from Salem, OR, US to San Diego, CA, US

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