There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Kelso by tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Rose Quarter TC station to Gresham Central TC stationtram MAX Blue Line
- Take the bus from Gresham Central Transit Center to Hwy 26 & SE 362nd Drbus Sandy Local & Gresham Express
1h 25m$11–15Drive 22.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Kelsocar 22.6 mi
36 min$5–6Bus
- Take the bus from SW 5th & Washington to Gresham Central Transit Centerbus Fx2 / ...
- Take the bus from Gresham Central Transit Center to Hwy 26 & SE 362nd Drbus Sandy Local & Gresham Express
1h 42m$11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portland to Kelsotaxi 22.6 mi
36 min$80–100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Kelso is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Kelso is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Kelso. However, there are services departing from SW 5th & Washington and arriving at Hwy 26 & SE 362nd Dr via Gresham Central Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Portland and Kelso is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Kelso without a car is to tram and bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Portland to Kelso, including transfers.
Portland to Kelso bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from SW 5th & Washington station.
Portland to Kelso bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at Gresham Central Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Kelso is 23 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Portland to Kelso.
There are 120+ hotels available in Kelso.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Kelso, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from SW 5th & Washington to Kelso via Gresham Central Transit Center and Hwy 26 & SE 362nd Dr in around 1h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Rose Quarter TC station to Gresham Central TC station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 503-668-3466
- [email protected]
- Website
- City of Sandy Oregon Transit
Bus from Gresham Central Transit Center to Hwy 26 & SE 362nd Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- City of Sandy Oregon Transit
- Schedules at
- Sandy Oregon Routes and Services
Bus from Gresham Central Transit Center to Hwy 26 & SE 362nd Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- City of Sandy Oregon Transit
- Schedules at
- Sandy Oregon Routes and Services
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from SW 5th & Washington to Gresham Central Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Broadway Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-333-3333
- Website
- broadwaycab.com
Radio Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-227-1212
- Website
- radiocab.net
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