Silverton OR to Astoria OR

"now... as far as getting there from Salem, OR ... I'd take I-5 north to I-205 north across the Columbia River to the Longview, WA exit 36 and head west on hwy 432 to Oregon Way... then cross the Lewis & Clark Bridge and head west to Astoria"

x 2 easiest route, less hassles, not as scenic as 101 but also faster