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

Salem & Columbus to Portland State University - Bus Schedule

The ROUTE C bus from Salem & Columbus to Portland State University runs from 6:27 AM to 5:27 PM, with departures every 1 hr. The trip takes about 4 hr 25 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 25 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Salem & Columbus may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Portland State University on the Moovit app.

265min
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
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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 97.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 265 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Salem & Columbus to Portland State University

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Salem & Columbus to Portland State University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Salem & Columbus) and destination (Portland State University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 265 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE C, Bus line PDX, Light Rail line RED.

  • 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 25 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 Knox Butte & Opal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Knox Butte & Opal 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 25 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 Knox Butte & Opal station, which is closest to Portland State University.

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