There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Willamette University by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus
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Bus via Salem (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salembus FlixBus N2111 / ...
1h 13m$11–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platformbus Cascades
1h 26m$5–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
1h 17m$11–35Drive 47.2 mi
- Drive from Portland to Willamette Universitycar 47.2 mi
58 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portland to Willamette Universitytaxi 47.2 mi
58 min$170–210
Portland to Willamette University by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Willamette University is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Willamette University is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $8 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Salem. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Salem. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Portland and Willamette University is 48 miles. The road distance is 47.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Willamette University without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 1h 13m and costs $11 - $18.
The bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salem takes 1h including transfers and departs twice daily.
Portland to Willamette University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Willamette University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Willamette University is to bus via Salem which takes 1h 13m and costs $11 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $35 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Willamette University, OR, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salem 3 times a day. Tickets cost $11–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- oregon-point.com
Bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.oregon-point.com
- Phone
- +1 541-366-5110
- info@pacificcrestbuslines.net
- Website
- pacificcrestbuslines.net
Bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–19
- Website
- https://pacificcrestbuslines.net
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Radio Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-227-1212
- Website
- radiocab.net
Broadway Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-333-3333
- Website
- broadwaycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Willamette University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salem station.
Portland to Willamette University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Willamette University is 47 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Portland to Willamette University.
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