There are 5 ways to get from Willamette Valley to Portland by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Salem to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2184
1h 8m$22–30Drive 51.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Willamette Valley to Portlandcar 51.3 mi
1h 4m$9–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salem to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
1h 32m$44–64Bus via Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform
- Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Portland Amtrak Stationbus Cascades
1h 23m$21–42Bus via Salem Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland Flix/Greyhoundbus Bend to Portland Express
1h 41m$23–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Willamette Valley to Portland is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Willamette Valley to Portland is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Willamette Valley to Portland. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Willamette Valley to Portland. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Portland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Willamette Valley and Portland is 52 miles. The road distance is 51.6 miles.
The best way to get from Willamette Valley to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 1h 8m and costs $22 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Willamette Valley to Portland, including transfers.
Willamette Valley to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salem station.
Willamette Valley to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Willamette Valley to Portland is to bus which takes 1h 8m and costs $22 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 32m.
What companies run services between Willamette Valley, OR, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Salem to Portland Curbside Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salem to Portland 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salem to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Salem to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- Point
Bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Portland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Website
- Point
- Adult One-way
- $13–23
- Phone
- +1 541-366-5110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
Bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Portland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–21
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
Bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland Flix/Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–27
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
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Booking & Getting There
Willamette Valley to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Willamette Valley to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Willamette Valley to Portland is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Willamette Valley to Portland.
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