How to get from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland State University by light rail and train?

From Salem Amtrak Station to Portland State University by light rail and train

To get from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland State University in Portland, take the AMTRAK CASCADES train from Salem station to Portland Union Station station. Next, 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 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Light Rail - ORANGE
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salem Amtrak Station
  • 2
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portland Union Station
    84 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - ORANGE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE
    SE Park Ave Max Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson
    11 min
  • 7
    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 Amtrak Station to Portland State University by light rail and train via AMTRAK CASCADES and GREEN

To get from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland State University in Portland, take the AMTRAK CASCADES train from Salem station to Portland Union Station station. Next, 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 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Light Rail - GREEN
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salem Amtrak Station
  • 2
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portland Union Station
    84 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson Max Stn
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson
    11 min
  • 7
    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 Amtrak Station to Portland State University

The distance between Salem Amtrak Station, Portland and Portland State University, Portland is approximately 54.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland State University by 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 Amtrak Station

Salem Amtrak Station is located at Salem Amtrak Station, Portland and the nearest public transit station is 12th @ Mill.

Bus stations close to Salem Amtrak Station:

  • 12th @ Mill
  • 12th @ Leslie
  • State @ 12th

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 SW 5th & Broadway.

Bus stations close to Portland State University:

  • SW 5th & Broadway
  • SW 5th & Harrison
  • SW Broadway & 5th

Streetcar stations close to Portland State University:

  • SW 3rd & Harrison

Related Routes

Alternative route from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland State University by light rail and train via AMTRAK CASCADES and GREEN

To get from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland State University in Portland, take the AMTRAK CASCADES train from Salem station to Portland Union Station station. Next, 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 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
Light Rail - GREEN
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from Salem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Salem Amtrak Station
  • 2
    Train - AMTRAK CASCADESAMTRAK CASCADES
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK CASCADES
    Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portland Union Station
    84 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson Max Stn
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson
    11 min
  • 7
    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 Amtrak Station to Portland State University?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Train line AMTRAK CASCADES, Light Rail line ORANGE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland State University?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Train line AMTRAK CASCADES, Light Rail line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct train between Salem Amtrak Station and Portland State University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland State University?

    The AMTRAK CASCADES train line goes from Seattle station near Salem Amtrak Station in Portland, OR to Portland Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Portland Union Station station near Portland State University in Portland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland State University by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Salem Amtrak Station in Portland, OR and Portland State University in Portland by train and light rail is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Salem Amtrak Station to get to Portland State University?

    Get on the AMTRAK CASCADES train from the Seattle station near Salem Amtrak Station in Portland, OR.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Salem Amtrak Station and Portland State University?

    Get off the train at the Portland Union Station station, which is closest to Portland State University in Portland.

  • When is the last train from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland State University?

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

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