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

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

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

61min$0.00
Bus - 8787
Light Rail - RED
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from NE 181st & Sandy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    NE 181st & Sandy
  • 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
    21 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 & Sandy to Downtown Portland

The distance between NE 181st & Sandy and Downtown Portland is approximately 15.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from NE 181st & Sandy 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 & Sandy to Downtown Portland

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

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

  • Is there a direct bus between NE 181st & Sandy 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 181st & Sandy to Downtown Portland?

    The 87 bus line goes from Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center station near NE 181st & Sandy in Gresham to Parkrose/Sumner TC Max Station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Parkrose/Sumner TC Max Station near Downtown Portland.

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

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

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

    Get on the 87 bus from the Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center stop near NE 181st & Sandy in Gresham.

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

    Get off the bus at the Parkrose/Sumner TC Max Station, which is closest to Downtown Portland.

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

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

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