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How to get from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) to Downtown Portland by bus?

By bus

To get from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the FLIXBUS N2111 bus from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop station. Next, take the 17 bus from NW Irving & 6th (East) station to SW 5th & Harvey Milk (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Bus - FLIXBUS N2111FLIXBUS N2111
Bus - 1717
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty)
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2111FLIXBUS N2111
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2111
    Portland Curbside Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland Curbside Bus Stop
    ID PUT6
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW Irving & 6th (East)
    ID 14166
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    SE Holgate & 122nd (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW 5th & Harvey Milk (South)
    ID 7636
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the FLIXBUS N2111 bus from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop station. Next, take the GREEN light rail from Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station to Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Bus - FLIXBUS N2111FLIXBUS N2111
Light Rail - GREEN
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty)
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2111FLIXBUS N2111
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2111
    Portland Curbside Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland Curbside Bus Stop
    ID PUT6
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson Max Stn (South)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) to Downtown Portland
The distance between Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty), Portland and Downtown Portland, Portland is approximately 45.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) to Downtown Portland by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty)

Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) is located at Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty), Portland and the nearest public transit station is Downtown Transit Center - Bay V.

Train stations close to Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty):

  • Salem

Bus stations close to Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty):

  • Downtown Transit Center - Bay V
  • Downtown Transit Center - Bay K
  • Downtown Transit Center - Bay L
Public transit stations close to Downtown Portland, Portland

Downtown Portland is located at Downtown Portland, Portland and the nearest public transit station is Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue.

Bus stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW Washington & 5th Ave (West)
  • SW 5th & Morrison
  • Sw 5th & Morrison

Streetcar stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW 10th & Alder (North)

By bus and light rail

To get from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the FLIXBUS N2111 bus from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop station. Next, take the GREEN light rail from Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station to Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Bus - FLIXBUS N2111FLIXBUS N2111
Light Rail - GREEN
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty)
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2111FLIXBUS N2111
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2111
    Portland Curbside Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland Curbside Bus Stop
    ID PUT6
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson Max Stn (South)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) to Downtown Portland?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS N2111, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) to Downtown Portland?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS N2111, Bus line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) and Downtown Portland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) to Downtown Portland?

    The FLIXBUS N2111 bus line goes from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station near Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) in Portland, OR to Portland Curbside Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Portland Curbside Bus Stop station near Downtown Portland in Portland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) to Downtown Portland by bus?

    The total travel time between Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) in Portland, OR and Downtown Portland in Portland by bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) to get to Downtown Portland?

    Get on the FLIXBUS N2111 bus from the Portland Curbside Bus Stop stop near Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) in Portland, OR.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) and Downtown Portland?

    Get off the bus at the Portland Curbside Bus Stop stop, which is closest to Downtown Portland in Portland.

  • When is the last train from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) to Downtown Portland?

    The last train from Salem (Chemeketa & Liberty) in Portland, OR to Downtown Portland in Portland is the Amtrak Cascades line. It leaves the Salem station at 10:41 AM.

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