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 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 14 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Salem Downtown Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Portland State University on the Moovit app.

134min
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
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 FX2 bus from NW 5th & Hoyt station to 300 Block SW Lincoln station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Salem Downtown Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Portland State University on the Moovit app.

139min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - FX2FX2
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW 5th & Hoyt
    ID 9302
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - FX2FX2
    Wait for bus
    FX2
    Cleveland Ave Park & Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    300 Block SW Lincoln
    ID 3397
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    200 yd • 3 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 and Portland State University is approximately 55.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 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.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Salem Downtown Transit Center) and destination (Portland State University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, 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, light rail and train schedules.

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

To get from Salem Downtown Transit Center to Portland State University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 FX2 bus from NW 5th & Hoyt station to 300 Block SW Lincoln station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Salem Downtown Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Portland State University on the Moovit app.

139min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Bus - FX2FX2
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW 5th & Hoyt
    ID 9302
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - FX2FX2
    Wait for bus
    FX2
    Cleveland Ave Park & Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    300 Block SW Lincoln
    ID 3397
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    200 yd • 3 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 134 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 139 minutes, using Bus line 18, Train line AMTRAK CASCADES, Bus line FX2.

  • 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 14 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.

  • 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 and Portland State University by bus, train and light rail is about 2 hr 14 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.

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

    The first train from Salem Downtown Transit Center in Portland, OR to Portland State University in Portland is Amtrak Cascades. It leaves the Salem station at 1:56 AM.

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