How to get from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail?

From NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail

To get from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the 87 bus from NE 181st & San Rafael station to SE 181st & E Burnside station. Next, take the BLUE light rail from E 181st Ave station to Pioneer Square North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

57min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Light Rail - BLUE
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from NE 181st & San Rafael

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE 181st & San Rafael
    ID 8714
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    W Powell & SW Duniway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SE 181st & E Burnside
    ID 9061
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    E 181st Ave
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Hatfield Government Center Max Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square North
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail via 87 and RED

To get from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the 87 bus from NE 181st & San Rafael station to Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center station. Next, take the RED light rail from Parkrose/Sumner TC Max Station station to Pioneer Square North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

63min$0.00
Bus - 8787
Light Rail - RED
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from NE 181st & San Rafael

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    NE 181st & San Rafael
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Gateway TC (Drop Off Only Stop)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center
    ID 10850
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Parkrose/Sumner TC Max Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds Max Stn
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square North
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland

The distance between NE 181st & San Rafael and Downtown Portland is approximately 12.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from NE 181st & San Rafael 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail via 87 and RED

To get from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the 87 bus from NE 181st & San Rafael station to Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center station. Next, take the RED light rail from Parkrose/Sumner TC Max Station station to Pioneer Square North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

63min$0.00
Bus - 8787
Light Rail - RED
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from NE 181st & San Rafael

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    NE 181st & San Rafael
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Gateway TC (Drop Off Only Stop)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center
    ID 10850
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Parkrose/Sumner TC Max Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds Max Stn
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square North
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 87, Light Rail line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 87, Light Rail line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between NE 181st & San Rafael and Downtown Portland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland?

    The 87 bus line goes from NE 181st & San Rafael station near NE 181st & San Rafael in Gresham to W Powell & SW Duniway station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till W Powell & SW Duniway station near Downtown Portland.

  • How long does it take to travel from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between NE 181st & San Rafael and Downtown Portland by bus and light rail is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near NE 181st & San Rafael to get to Downtown Portland?

    Get on the 87 bus from the NE 181st & San Rafael stop near NE 181st & San Rafael in Gresham.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between NE 181st & San Rafael and Downtown Portland?

    Get off the bus at the W Powell & SW Duniway station, which is closest to Downtown Portland.

  • How much is the bus fare from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland?

    The ride from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland costs $0.00.

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