The average bus between Athens and Salem takes 31h 37m and the fastest bus takes 27h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athens to Salem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Athens and Salem. The earliest departure is at 1:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Athens is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Salem at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Camden and take an average of 31h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives +2 days




38h 24m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




35h 7m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




29h 1m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




27h 3m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




35h 7m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




29h 1m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




29h 28m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




35h 7m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




29h 1m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




35h 7m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Athens to Salem? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Salem. However, there are services departing from Athens station and arriving at Salem station via Camden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 37m.
Athens to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Athens Transit Center station.
Athens to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Athens and Salem is 1,444.2 km. The road distance is 1,850 km.
You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Salem via Camden, New York, NY, NYC Downtown, Boston, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 25h 47m.