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How to get from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University by bus, light rail and train?

From Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University by bus, light rail and train

To get from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University in Portland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 18 bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay I station to 12th @ Mill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the ORANGE light rail from Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station to PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Light Rail - ORANGE
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from Downtown Transit Center - Bay I

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Transit Center - Bay I
    ID 1834
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    South Salem
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th @ Mill
    ID 1573
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salem
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portland Union Station
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - ORANGE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE
    SE Park Ave Max Station
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University by bus, light rail and train via 18, AMTRAK CASCADES and GREEN

To get from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University in Portland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 18 bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay I station to 12th @ Mill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the GREEN light rail from Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station to PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Light Rail - GREEN
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from Downtown Transit Center - Bay I

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Transit Center - Bay I
    ID 1834
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    South Salem
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th @ Mill
    ID 1573
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salem
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portland Union Station
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson Max Stn
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University

The distance between Salem Downtown Transit Center, Portland and Portland State University, Portland is approximately 55.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Salem Downtown Transit Center

Salem Downtown Transit Center is located at Salem Downtown Transit Center, Portland and the nearest public transit station is Downtown Transit Center - Bay U.

Train stations close to Salem Downtown Transit Center:

  • Salem

Bus stations close to Salem Downtown Transit Center:

  • Downtown Transit Center - Bay U
  • Downtown Transit Center - Bay H
  • Downtown Transit Center - Bay N

Public transit stations close to Portland State University, Portland

Portland State University is located at Southwest Lincoln Street, Portland and the nearest public transit station is 200 Block SW Harrison.

Bus stations close to Portland State University:

  • 200 Block SW Harrison
  • SW Harrison & 4th
  • SW Lincoln & 1st

Streetcar stations close to Portland State University:

  • SW 3rd & Harrison

Alternative route from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University by bus, light rail and train via 18, AMTRAK CASCADES and GREEN

To get from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University in Portland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 18 bus from Downtown Transit Center - Bay I station to 12th @ Mill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK CASCADES train and finally take the GREEN light rail from Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station to PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Light Rail - GREEN
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from Downtown Transit Center - Bay I

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Transit Center - Bay I
    ID 1834
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    South Salem
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th @ Mill
    ID 1573
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salem
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portland Union Station
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson Max Stn
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 18, Train line AMTRAK CASCADES, Light Rail line ORANGE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 18, Train line AMTRAK CASCADES, Light Rail line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salem Downtown Transit Center and Portland State University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University?

    The 18 bus line goes from Downtown Transit Center - Bay I station near Salem Downtown Transit Center in Portland, OR to South Salem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till South Salem station near Portland State University in Portland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Salem Downtown Transit Center in Portland, OR and Portland State University in Portland by bus, train and light rail is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Salem Downtown Transit Center to get to Portland State University?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Downtown Transit Center - Bay I stop near Salem Downtown Transit Center in Portland, OR.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Salem Downtown Transit Center and Portland State University?

    Get off the bus at the South Salem station, which is closest to Portland State University in Portland.

  • When is the last train from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University?

    The last train from Salem Downtown Transit Center in Portland, OR to Portland State University in Portland is the Amtrak Cascades line. It leaves the Salem station at 9:41 AM.