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There are usually 3 daily train trips from Bend to Salem.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£42.72 | Avg. Price£62.02 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips4 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration5h 21m | Duration7h 49m |
There are 5 intercity coaches per day from Bend to Salem. Traveling by coach from Bend to Salem usually takes around 5 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 47 minutes.
| Distance | 104 mi (168 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 47m |
| Cheapest price | £29.82 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Coach lines | 2 |
Average score for coaches from Bend to Salem
(Based on 7 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Melissa was driver and very informative and helpful. Cons: Sanitizer in bathroom and lights over passenger seats.
4.0
Pros: Just not having to worry about ice, snow, or other drivers on the road. Cons: No problems. Tips: Consider the cost of gas and possible bad weather. It's a good deal. Peace of mind is worth a lot.
4.0
Pros: The driver was skilled in driving over ice in the pass. Cons: Follow the rules and not stop for special requests from passengers. Tips: Pack light.
Bus tickets for a trip from Bend to Salem cost £39.07 on average. Tickets cheaper than £39.07 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
If you're planning to travel by bus from Bend to Salem in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £42 to £43. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 14 July 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Salem this week, bus tickets are available starting at £42.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Booking in advance is the best way to find affordable prices and save money on your trip.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Bend to Salem that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Amtrak Thruway usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 4 | 5h 30m | £43.43 |
| Pacific Crest Bus Lines | 1 | 2h 47m | £29.82 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Bend to Salem start at £33. On average, there are 4 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Book Pacific Crest Bus Lines from Bend to Salem from £30. There are 1 Pacific Crest Bus Lines schedules from Bend to Salem and you can expect on average to pay for a Pacific Crest Bus Lines ticket to Salem. In Bend, Pacific Crest Bus Lines departs to Salem from Hawthorne Station and no other station. In Salem, Pacific Crest Bus Lines arrives at 500 13th St. S.E. and no other station.
An average trip on Pacific Crest Bus Lines from Bend to Salem takes 2 hours and 47 minutes .
On weekends, Pacific Crest Bus Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Salem.
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 23 minutes to cover the 104 miles from Bend to Salem. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 47 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Bend to Salem for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first coach leaves at 07:00 and the last coach leaves at 07:00. To see the times for all coaches from Bend to Salem, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled coaches that travel from Bend to Salem every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bend to Salem; ticket prices start at £52.93.
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Salem is the capital of Oregon and one of the state's best vacation destinations. Nestled in the Willamette Valley, the city is rich with outdoor activities, diverse cuisine, and sites reflecting Oregon's history.
The Deepwood Estate, a mansion built in 1893, runs tours that share early Salem history. Explore the surrounding gardens at Deepwood or walk the many paths in Bush's Pasture Park to discover their lush plant life. The Willamette River that runs through Salem is a gorgeous spot to fish, kayak, or board the historic Willamette Queen steamboat for a dinner cruise.
Salem's charming downtown overflows with local coffee shops, cafés, and restaurants serving fresh fare and the best wines from the Willamette Valley. The Saturday Farmers Market near the state capitol serves up fresh produce alongside live music and food trucks.
Many bus services operate in Salem, including Jefferson Lines, FlixBus, Shuttle Oregon, and the Amtrak Thruway. Amtrak's Coast Starlight line also stops in Salem, heading to LA and Seattle, as well as the Cascades, going to Vancouver and Eugene, Oregon.
Most coaches depart from the main station in Bend.
Hawthorne Station
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Salem.
500 13th St SE
500 13th St. S.E.
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