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How to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the ORANGE light rail from SE 17th Ave & Holgate Blvd Max Station station to South Waterfront/SW Moody Max Station station. Next, take the FX2 bus from South Waterfront/S Moody (West) station to Sw 6th & Stark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

27min$0.00
Light Rail - ORANGE
Bus - FX2FX2
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from SE 17th Ave & Holgate Blvd Max Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Portland
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE
    PSU South/SW 6th & College Max Stn (North)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    South Waterfront/SW Moody Max Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Waterfront/S Moody (West)
    ID 13733
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - FX2FX2
    Wait for bus
    FX2
    NW 5th & Hoyt (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sw 6th & Stark
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail

To get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the ORANGE light rail from SE 17th Ave & Holgate Blvd Max Station station to PSU South/SW 6th & College station. Next, take the GREEN light rail from PSU South/SW 6th & College station to Pioneer Courthouse/SW 6th Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

31min$0.00
Light Rail - ORANGE
Light Rail - GREEN
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from SE 17th Ave & Holgate Blvd Max Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Portland
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE
    PSU South/SW 6th & College Max Stn (North)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    PSU South/SW 6th & College
    14 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    Rose Quarter TC Max Station (East)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Courthouse/SW 6th Avenue
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland

The distance between Downtown Portland, Portland and Downtown Portland, Portland is approximately 3.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Downtown Portland

Downtown Portland is located at Downtown Portland, Portland and the nearest public transit station is Galleria/SW 10th Ave.

Bus stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • Sw 6th & Stark
  • SW 5th & Washington (South)
  • SW Washington & 5th Ave (West)

Streetcar stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW 10th & Alder (North)

Public transit stations close to Downtown Portland, Portland

Downtown Portland is located at Downtown Portland, Portland and the nearest public transit station is Galleria/SW 10th Ave.

Bus stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW 6th & Oak
  • SW 6th & Oak NB
  • SW Alder & 10th (East)

Streetcar stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW 10th & Alder (North)

By light rail

To get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the ORANGE light rail from SE 17th Ave & Holgate Blvd Max Station station to PSU South/SW 6th & College station. Next, take the GREEN light rail from PSU South/SW 6th & College station to Pioneer Courthouse/SW 6th Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

31min$0.00
Light Rail - ORANGE
Light Rail - GREEN
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from SE 17th Ave & Holgate Blvd Max Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Portland
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE
    PSU South/SW 6th & College Max Stn (North)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    PSU South/SW 6th & College
    14 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    Rose Quarter TC Max Station (East)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Courthouse/SW 6th Avenue
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line FX2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Downtown Portland and Downtown Portland in Portland?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland in Portland?

    The ORANGE light rail line goes from PSU South/SW 6th & College Max Stn (North) station near Downtown Portland to South Waterfront/SW Moody Max Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Portland station near Downtown Portland in Portland

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland in Portland by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown Portland and Downtown Portland in Portland by light rail and bus is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Downtown Portland to get to Downtown Portland in Portland?

    Get on the ORANGE light rail from the PSU South/SW 6th & College Max Stn (North) station near Downtown Portland in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Downtown Portland and Downtown Portland in Portland?

    Get off the light rail at the Downtown Portland stop, which is closest to Downtown Portland in Portland.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland?

    The ride from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland costs $0.00.

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