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 59 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and light rail schedule from NE 181st & San Rafael may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Downtown Portland on the Moovit app.

59min$0.00
Bus - 8787
Light Rail - BLUE
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
    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 • 1 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
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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 12.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland

To check the bus and light rail schedule from NE 181st & San Rafael to Downtown Portland using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (NE 181st & San Rafael) and destination (Downtown Portland), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 87, Light Rail line BLUE.

  • 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 59 min.

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

    The 87 bus line goes from SE 181st & E Burnside station near NE 181st & San Rafael in Gresham to E 181st Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till E 181st Ave 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 59 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 SE 181st & E Burnside 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 E 181st Ave 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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