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How to get fromPortland to Salmonby train, bus, taxi, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Salmon by train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Dillon, MTbus
    4. Take the taxi from Dillon, MT to Salmontaxi
    18h 59m
    $255–710

  2. Drive 644.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Salmoncar644.8 mi
    12h 19m
    $118–170

  3. Fly to Gallatin Field Airport, shuttle, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)planePDX - BZN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bozeman Airport to Twin Bridgesshuttle
    3. Take the bus from Melrose, MT to Dillon, MTbus
    4. Take the taxi from Dillon, MT to Salmontaxi
    12h 12m
    $606–1,043

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Dillon, MTbus
    4. Take the taxi from Dillon, MT to Salmontaxi
    20h 52m
    $224–447

  5. Bus, taxi via Moscow

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln High School - Portland to U of I, Moscow, IDbus
    2. Take the bus from U of I, Moscow, ID to Spokanebus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus
    4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Dillon, MTbus
    5. Take the taxi from Dillon, MT to Salmontaxi
    21h 27m
    $312–532

  6. Fly to Idaho Falls, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Idaho Falls (IDA)planePDX - IDA
    2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Dillon, MTbus
    3. Take the taxi from Dillon, MT to Salmontaxi
    10h 3m
    $246–698

  7. Fly to Missoula International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)planePDX - MSO
    2. Take the bus from Missoula to Buttebus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Dillon, MTbus
    4. Take the taxi from Dillon, MT to Salmontaxi
    12h 59m
    $227–683

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Salmon, ID, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Salmon. However, you can take the train to Spokane, walk to Spokane, take the bus to Butte, take the bus to Dillon, MT, then take the taxi to Salmon. Alternatively, you can drive from Portland to Salmon in around 12h 19m.

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