There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Willamette Valley by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portland Flix/Greyhound to Salem Amtrak Stationbus Bend to Portland Express
1h 6m$21–38Drive 51.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Willamette Valleycar 51.3 mi
1h 3m$10–14Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
1h 18m$33–54Bus via Salem (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salembus FlixBus 2110
1h 23m$22–31
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Willamette Valley is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Willamette Valley is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Willamette Valley station. However, there are services departing from Portland Flix/Greyhound and arriving at Salem Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Willamette Valley. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Portland and Willamette Valley is 53 miles. The road distance is 51.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Willamette Valley without a car is to bus which takes 1h 6m and costs $21 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Portland to Willamette Valley, including transfers.
Portland to Willamette Valley bus services, operated by Pacific Crest Buslines Bend, depart from Portland Flix/Greyhound station.
Portland to Willamette Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Willamette Valley is to bus which takes 1h 6m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Willamette Valley, OR, USA?
Pacific Crest Buslines Bend operates a bus from Portland Flix/Greyhound to Salem Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $5–19 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salem 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 541-366-5110
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacificcrestbuslines.net
Bus from Portland Flix/Greyhound to Salem Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–19
- Website
- https://pacificcrestbuslines.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Willamette Valley bus services, operated by Pacific Crest Buslines Bend, arrive at Salem Amtrak Station.
Portland to Willamette Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Willamette Valley is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Portland to Willamette Valley.
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