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

From Milwaukie/Main to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail

To get from Milwaukie/Main to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the ORANGE light rail from Milwaukie/Main station to South Waterfront/SW Moody Max Station station. Next, take the 17 bus from South Waterfront/S Moody (West) station to SW 6th & Alder (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

35min$0.00
Light Rail - ORANGE
Bus - 1717
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from Milwaukie/Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Milwaukie/Main
  • 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
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Waterfront/S Moody (West)
    ID 13733
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    NW 6th & Flanders (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW 6th & Alder (North)
    ID 7747
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Milwaukie/Main to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail via ORANGE and 9

To get from Milwaukie/Main to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the ORANGE light rail from Milwaukie/Main station to South Waterfront/SW Moody Max Station station. Next, take the 9 bus from South Waterfront/S Moody (West) station to SW 6th & Alder (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

36min$0.00
Light Rail - ORANGE
Bus - 99
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from Milwaukie/Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Milwaukie/Main
  • 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
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Waterfront/S Moody (West)
    ID 13733
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    NW 6th & Flanders (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW 6th & Alder (North)
    ID 7747
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Milwaukie/Main to Downtown Portland

The distance between Milwaukie/Main, Portland and Downtown Portland, Portland is approximately 7.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milwaukie/Main 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 Milwaukie/Main

Milwaukie/Main is located at Milwaukie/Main, Portland and the nearest public transit station is SE 21st & Adams (North).

Bus stations close to Milwaukie/Main:

  • SE 21st & Adams (North)
  • SE 21st & Washington (South)
  • SE Lake & 23rd (West)

Public transit stations close to Downtown Portland, Portland

Downtown Portland is located at Downtown Portland, Portland and the nearest public transit station is SW Morrison & 10th (West).

Bus stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW Morrison & 10th (West)
  • SW 6th & Oak
  • SW Washington & 9th (West)

Streetcar stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW 10th & Alder (North)

Alternative route from Milwaukie/Main to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail via ORANGE and 9

To get from Milwaukie/Main to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the ORANGE light rail from Milwaukie/Main station to South Waterfront/SW Moody Max Station station. Next, take the 9 bus from South Waterfront/S Moody (West) station to SW 6th & Alder (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

36min$0.00
Light Rail - ORANGE
Bus - 99
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from Milwaukie/Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Milwaukie/Main
  • 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
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Waterfront/S Moody (West)
    ID 13733
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    NW 6th & Flanders (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW 6th & Alder (North)
    ID 7747
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 17.

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

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 9.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Milwaukie/Main and Downtown Portland?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Milwaukie/Main to Downtown Portland?

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

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

    The total travel time between Milwaukie/Main in Milwaukie and Downtown Portland in Portland by light rail and bus is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Milwaukie/Main to get to Downtown Portland?

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

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

    Get off the light rail at the South Waterfront/SW Moody Max Station stop, which is closest to Downtown Portland in Portland.

  • When is the last bus from Milwaukie/Main to Downtown Portland?

    The last bus from Milwaukie/Main in Milwaukie to Downtown Portland in Portland is the Macadam/McLoughlin line. It leaves the SE Jackson & Main St (West) stop at 12:06 AM.

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

    The ride from Milwaukie/Main to Downtown Portland costs $0.00.

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