There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Independence by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salembus FlixBus 2184 / ...
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay T to Independence North - Main @ Polkbus 40X
2h 18m$8–13Bus via 13th @ Amtrak Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platformbus Cascades
3h 5m$7–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
2h 55m$15–38Drive 58.2 mi
- Drive from Portland to Independencecar 58.2 mi
1h 12m$11–16
Portland to Independence by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Independence is to bus which costs $8 - $14 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Independence is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Independence. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Independence North - Main @ Polk via Downtown Transit Center - Bay T. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Independence. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Portland and Independence is 59 miles. The road distance is 58.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $8 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Portland to Independence, including transfers.
Portland to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Independence is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $8 - $14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Independence, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Independence North - Main @ Polk via Salem and Downtown Transit Center - Bay T in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salem 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Portland to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salem station.
Portland to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Independence is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Portland to Independence.
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