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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
One of the largest art museums in the United States, with major collections spanning antiquity to contemporary works across multiple campus buildings.
Cheapest price
$509
Average price
$509
Fastest journey
2 d 13 h 35 m
Average duration
2 d 13 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
2948 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salem, OR to Houston, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salem, OR to Houston, TX will cost around $509 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $509.
Of the 1 buses that leave Salem, OR for Houston, TX on Fri, Jun 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 2948 km distance in an average of 2 d 13 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 13 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 2 d 13 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salem, OR to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $418. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $418, and a bus costs an average of $509.
Distance: 1831 miles (2948 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$509 Average price | $464 Average price | $418 Average price Cheapest | $458 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
62h 5m Average total duration 61h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 66h 1m Average total duration 65h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salem, OR to Houston, TX:
A flight is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salem, OR to Houston, TX costing on average $464 (€374).
A flight is $91 (€73) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salem, OR to Houston, TX costing on average $509 (€411).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 61h 35m.
Train takes on average 65h 31m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 61h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $509 |
The table below shows live departures for Salem, OR to Houston, TX buses for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:05 AM Salem, OR | 61h35 | 6:40 PM Houston, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Salem, OR to Houston, TX run on average 7 times per day, taking around 61h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $509 (€411) but you can travel from only $418 (€338) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 1831 miles (2948 km) distance in 61h 35m.
Distance 1831 miles (2948 km) |
Average bus duration 61h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $509 (€411) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 61h 35m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 7:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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