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How to get from NE Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail?

From NE Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail

To get from NE Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the 87 bus from NE Airport Way & Riverside 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 Airport Way & Riverside 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 - BLUE
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from NE Airport Way & Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    NE Airport Way & Riverside
  • 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
    10 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 Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail via 87 and RED

To get from NE Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the 87 bus from NE Airport Way & Riverside 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 60 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and light rail schedule from NE Airport Way & Riverside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Downtown Portland on the Moovit app.

60min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Light Rail - RED
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from NE Airport Way & Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE Airport Way & Riverside
    ID 11015
    50 yd • 1 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
    19 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 Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland

The distance between NE Airport Way & Riverside and Downtown Portland is approximately 13.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from NE Airport Way & Riverside 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 Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland

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

Alternative route from NE Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail via 87 and RED

To get from NE Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the 87 bus from NE Airport Way & Riverside 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 60 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and light rail schedule from NE Airport Way & Riverside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Downtown Portland on the Moovit app.

60min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Light Rail - RED
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from NE Airport Way & Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE Airport Way & Riverside
    ID 11015
    50 yd • 1 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
    19 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 Airport Way & Riverside 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 Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 87, Light Rail line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between NE Airport Way & Riverside and Downtown Portland in 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 Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland in Portland?

    The 87 bus line goes from W Powell & SW Duniway station near NE Airport Way & Riverside in Portland to SE 181st & E Burnside station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till SE 181st & E Burnside station near Downtown Portland.

  • How long does it take to travel from NE Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland in Portland by bus and light rail?

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

  • Where do I get on the bus near NE Airport Way & Riverside to get to Downtown Portland in Portland?

    Get on the 87 bus from the W Powell & SW Duniway stop near NE Airport Way & Riverside in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between NE Airport Way & Riverside and Downtown Portland in Portland?

    Get off the bus at the SE 181st & E Burnside station, which is closest to Downtown Portland.

  • How much is the bus fare from NE Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland?

    The ride from NE Airport Way & Riverside to Downtown Portland costs $0.00.