What is the cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem is to tram and bus which costs $9 - $15 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Portland Airport (PDX) and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem station. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform via Woodburn Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Portland Airport (PDX) and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Salem via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem?

The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Salem is 57 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.

How do I travel from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem bus from?

Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Portland International Airport station.

Where do I catch the Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem train from?

Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem train services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from Portland Int'l Airport station.

Where does the Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem bus arrive?

Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Woodburn: Best Western station.

Where does the Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem train arrive?

Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem train services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at Rose Quarter TC station.

Can I drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 78+ hotels available in Salem.

Can I share a ride from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Salem. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salem by bus, tram, train, rideshare, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Portland International Airport to Woodburn: Best Westernbus Pdx
2. Take the bus from Woodburn Park & Ride to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platformbus Cascades
2h 25m
Drive 54.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Salemcar 54.2 mi
1h 9m
$10–15
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Rose Quarter TC stationtram MAX Red Line
2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
2h 53m
$19–38
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to Salemrideshare 54.2 mi
1h 9m
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Rose Quarter TC stationtram MAX Red Line
2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salembus FlixBus 2110
3h 1m
$10–15

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Distance: 56.2 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Salem, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform via Woodburn: Best Western and Woodburn Park & Ride in around 2h 25m.

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