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Lincoln City to Salem Bus Schedule
Bus from Lincoln City to Salem: Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Lincoln City to Salem. Traveling by bus from Lincoln City to Salem usually takes around one hour and 28 minutes, but the fastest Pacific Crest Bus Lines bus can make the trip in just one hour and 20 minutes.
Distance | 48 mi (77 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 20m |
Cheapest price | CZK 125.59 |
Trips per day | 7 |
Most frequent service | Pacific Crest Bus Lines |
Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Lincoln City to Salem?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lincoln City to Salem. Pacific Crest Bus Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Pacific Crest Bus Lines | 7 | 1h 29m | CZK 125.59 |
Book Pacific Crest Bus Lines from Lincoln City to Salem from CZK 126. There are 7 trips per day offered by Pacific Crest Bus Lines from Lincoln City to Salem and you can expect on average to pay for a Pacific Crest Bus Lines ticket to Salem. In Lincoln City, Pacific Crest Bus Lines departs to Salem from Chinook Winds . In Salem, Pacific Crest Bus Lines arrives at 500 13th St. S.E. and 2 other stations.
An average trip on Pacific Crest Bus Lines from Lincoln City to Salem takes 1 hours and 29 minutes , while the fastest available Pacific Crest Bus Lines trip will get you to Salem in 1 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Pacific Crest Bus Lines offers 7 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Salem.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Lincoln City to Salem
The bus takes an average of one hour and 28 minutes to cover the 48 miles from Lincoln City to Salem. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 20 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Salem, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Lincoln City to Salem, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 7 scheduled buses that travel from Lincoln City to Salem every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Lincoln City to Salem without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Lincoln City to Salem; ticket prices start at CZK 209.32.
City Information
Salem

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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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lincoln City?
Main departure station: Chinook Winds
Most buses depart from the main station in Lincoln City.
All bus stations in Lincoln City:
Chinook Winds
Where does the bus arrive in Salem?
Main arrival station: 500 13th St. S.E.
Buses arrive in Salem at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Salem:
500 13th St. S.E.
555 Court St NE
1554 Edgewater St NW Suite 110
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