How to get from NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail?

From NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail

To get from NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the 87 bus from NE Airport Way & Sandy Blvd 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 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and light rail schedule from NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Downtown Portland on the Moovit app.

61min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Light Rail - BLUE
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from NE Airport Way & Sandy Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE Airport Way & Sandy Blvd
    ID 10721
    100 yd • 2 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
    9 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 Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail via 87 and RED

To get from NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the 87 bus from NE 181st & Sandy 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 2 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and light rail schedule from NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Downtown Portland on the Moovit app.

62min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Light Rail - RED
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from NE 181st & Sandy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE 181st & Sandy
    ID 10723
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 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
    20 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 Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland

The distance between NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way and Downtown Portland is approximately 13.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way 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 Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland

To check the bus and light rail schedule from NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail via 87 and RED

To get from NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the 87 bus from NE 181st & Sandy 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 2 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and light rail schedule from NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Downtown Portland on the Moovit app.

62min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Light Rail - RED
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from NE 181st & Sandy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE 181st & Sandy
    ID 10723
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 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
    20 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 Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 87, Light Rail line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 87, Light Rail line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way and Downtown Portland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland?

    The 87 bus line goes from NE Airport Way & Sandy Blvd station near NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way 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 Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way and Downtown Portland by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to get to Downtown Portland?

    Get on the 87 bus from the NE Airport Way & Sandy Blvd stop near NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way in Gresham.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way 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 Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland?

    The ride from NE Sandy & 181st/Airport Way to Downtown Portland costs $0.00.

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