What is the distance between Salem and Bakersfield?

The distance between the two cities is 696 miles (1122 km).

Bus Salem to Bakersfield from $180 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Compare 2 ways to go from Salem to Bakersfield.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$152 - $210	Average Duration14h 10m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$122 - $218	Average Duration22h 18m	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Salem to Bakersfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 14 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $152, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

14h 10mAverage Duration

$152Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salem, OR, US to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$182

Average bus trip duration14h 10m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure1:45pm

Distance693 miles (1117 km)

Latest bus departure9:10pm

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Fronteras del Norte

3/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixBus

3.5/59,790 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,347 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5347 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $152

Amtrak Salem Bakersfield recent customer reviews

To start supposed to leave salem at 3:39 pm train wasn't there until after 8pm so delayed by over 4hrs

Shane S.

December 10, 2023

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Salem to Bakersfield that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Salem, OR, US to Bakersfield?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time14h 10m	Avg Price$182	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time22h 18m	Avg Price$214	Daily Departures2

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

Bus from Salem, OR, US to Bakersfield

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