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

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 PSU South/SW 6th & College station. Next, take the 35 bus from SW Harrison & 6th (West) station to Sw 6th & Washington 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 - 3535
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
    PSU South/SW 6th & College
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW Harrison & 6th (West)
    ID 13305
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    SW 6th & Washington (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sw 6th & Washington
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route 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 42 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

42min$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
    10 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 7.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 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 Pioneer Square South.

Bus stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW 6th & Yamhill NB
  • SW 5th & Washington (South)
  • SW Washington & 5th Ave (West)

Streetcar stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW 10th & Alder (North)

Alternative route 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 42 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

42min$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
    10 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 36 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 35.

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

    The alternative route takes 42 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 36 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 PSU South/SW 6th & College 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 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 36 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 Downtown Portland 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 8:55 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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