How to get from Salem & Columbus to Portland State University by bus and light rail?

From Salem & Columbus to Portland State University by bus and light rail

To get from Salem & Columbus to Portland State University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the ROUTE C bus from Clay at Heritage Mall station to Knox Butte & Opal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PDX bus and finally take the RED light rail from Portland International Airport station to Morrison/SW 3rd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE CROUTE C
Bus - PDXPDX
Light Rail - RED
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from Clay at Heritage Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clay at Heritage Mall
    ID 172
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE CROUTE C
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE C
    Clay at Heritage Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knox Butte & Opal
    ID 154
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albany: Comfort Suites (100 Opal Ct Ne)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - PDXPDX
    Wait for bus
    PDX
    Portland International Airport (Pdx)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland International Airport (Pdx)
    115 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Portland International Airport
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds Max Stn
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Morrison/SW 3rd Ave
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Salem & Columbus to Portland State University by bus

To get from Salem & Columbus to Portland State University you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ROUTE D bus from Santiam Hwy & Columbus station to Lbcc - Linn Benton Community College station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CAMPUS CONNECTOR bus and finally take the FLIXBUS N2111 bus from Corvallis (Oregon State University - 14th St/Jefferson Way) station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE DROUTE D
Bus - CAMPUS CONNECTORCAMPUS CONNECTOR
Bus - FLIXBUS N2111FLIXBUS N2111
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from Santiam Hwy & Columbus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santiam Hwy & Columbus
    ID 171
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE DROUTE D
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE D
    28th Ave & Oak St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lbcc - Linn Benton Community College
    ID 140
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - CAMPUS CONNECTORCAMPUS CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    CAMPUS CONNECTOR
    Lbcc - Linn Benton Community College
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th & Jefferson & Osu
    ID 13208
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corvallis (Oregon State University - 14th St/Jefferson Way)
    ID 1CV
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2111FLIXBUS N2111
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2111
    Seattle (University of Washington)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland Curbside Bus Stop
    ID PUT6
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    1.68 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salem & Columbus to Portland State University

The distance between Salem & Columbus and Portland State University is approximately 97.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 267 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem & Columbus to Portland State University by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Salem & Columbus to Portland State University by bus

To get from Salem & Columbus to Portland State University you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ROUTE D bus from Santiam Hwy & Columbus station to Lbcc - Linn Benton Community College station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CAMPUS CONNECTOR bus and finally take the FLIXBUS N2111 bus from Corvallis (Oregon State University - 14th St/Jefferson Way) station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE DROUTE D
Bus - CAMPUS CONNECTORCAMPUS CONNECTOR
Bus - FLIXBUS N2111FLIXBUS N2111
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from Santiam Hwy & Columbus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santiam Hwy & Columbus
    ID 171
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE DROUTE D
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE D
    28th Ave & Oak St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lbcc - Linn Benton Community College
    ID 140
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - CAMPUS CONNECTORCAMPUS CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    CAMPUS CONNECTOR
    Lbcc - Linn Benton Community College
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th & Jefferson & Osu
    ID 13208
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corvallis (Oregon State University - 14th St/Jefferson Way)
    ID 1CV
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2111FLIXBUS N2111
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2111
    Seattle (University of Washington)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland Curbside Bus Stop
    ID PUT6
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    1.68 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salem & Columbus to Portland State University?

    The fastest way takes 267 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE C, Bus line PDX, Light Rail line RED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salem & Columbus to Portland State University?

    The alternative route takes 245 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE D, Bus line CAMPUS CONNECTOR, Bus line FLIXBUS N2111.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salem & Columbus and Portland State University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Salem & Columbus to Portland State University?

    The ROUTE C bus line goes from Clay at Heritage Mall station near Salem & Columbus in Portland, OR to Clay at Heritage Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Clay at Heritage Mall station near Portland State University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salem & Columbus to Portland State University by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Salem & Columbus and Portland State University by bus and light rail is about 4 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Salem & Columbus to get to Portland State University?

    Get on the ROUTE C bus from the Clay at Heritage Mall stop near Salem & Columbus in Portland, OR.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Salem & Columbus and Portland State University?

    Get off the bus at the Clay at Heritage Mall station, which is closest to Portland State University.

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