What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to West Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to West Salem is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to West Salem?

The fastest way to get from Portland to West Salem is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and West Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to West Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Edgewater @ Rosemont via Downtown Transit Center - Bay O. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and West Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to West Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Portland to West Salem?

The distance between Portland and West Salem is 51 miles. The road distance is 47.9 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to West Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to West Salem without a car is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $8 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Portland to West Salem?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Portland to West Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to West Salem bus from?

Portland to West Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Portland to West Salem train from?

Portland to West Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Portland to West Salem?

The best way to get from Portland to West Salem is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $8 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $45 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Portland to West Salem bus arrive?

Portland to West Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salem station.

Where does the Portland to West Salem train arrive?

Portland to West Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salem station.

Can I drive from Portland to West Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to West Salem is 48 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Portland to West Salem.

Where can I stay near West Salem?

There are 78+ hotels available in West Salem.

Portland to West Salem - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to West Salem by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salembus FlixBus 2110
1h 42m
$9–14
Bus via 13th @ Amtrak Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platformbus Cascades
2h 16m
$7–31
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
1h 52m
$19–41
Drive 47.6 mi
1. Drive from Portland to West Salemcar 47.6 mi
57 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portland to West Salemtaxi 47.6 mi
57 min
$170–210

Portland to West Salem by bus (Flixbus)

14Weekly Buses

1h 42mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 51 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and West Salem, OR, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salem 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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