The Mettupalayam to Salem bus route covers approximately 166 kms and takes about 3 hrs 52 mins. A total of 20 direct buses operated by 12 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 07:45, and the last bus leaves at 23:00.
Major boarding points in Mettupalayam include Kavundampalayam, Others, Periyanyakanpalayam, Thudiyalur, while common drop locations in Salem are Attur, Avr Roundana, Kondalampatti, Mettupatti, Omalur, Salem New Bus Stand, Sankagiri, Seelanaickenpatti, Valappadi, Vinayaka Mission University.
RTC and private operators such as Krish Travels, (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels (MAARA) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 399 - INR 2181.00 depending on the bus type and features.



