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 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 58 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

58min$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
    70 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
    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

From NE 181st & Sandy to Downtown Portland by bus

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 12 bus from Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center (East) station to Sw 5th & Morrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

64min$0.00
Bus - 8787
Bus - 1212
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
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center (East)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Tigard Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sw 5th & Morrison
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    250 yd • 3 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 13.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 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.

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From NE 181st & Sandy to Downtown Portland by bus

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 12 bus from Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center (East) station to Sw 5th & Morrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

64min$0.00
Bus - 8787
Bus - 1212
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
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center (East)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Tigard Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sw 5th & Morrison
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 87, Light Rail line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 12.

  • 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 58 min.

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

    The 87 bus line goes from NE Airport Way & Sandy Blvd station near NE 181st & Sandy 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 & 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 58 min.

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

    Get on the 87 bus from the NE Airport Way & Sandy Blvd 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 W Powell & SW Duniway 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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