How to get from Link Transit Center - the Dalles to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Link Transit Center - the Dalles to Downtown Portland in Portland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the THE DALLES bus from Link Transit Center - the Dalles station to Cat Transit Center - Hood River station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS bus and finally take the RED light rail from Gateway North Max Station (South) station to Pioneer Square North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

138min$11.00
Bus - THE DALLESTHE DALLES
Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
Light Rail - RED
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from Link Transit Center - the Dalles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Link Transit Center - the Dalles
  • 2
    Bus - THE DALLESTHE DALLES
    Wait for bus
    THE DALLES
    Hood River
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cat Transit Center - Hood River
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Gateway Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Transit Center
    ID 07
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gateway North Max Station (South)
    ID 14250
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Beaverton TC Max Station (North)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square North
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via THE DALLES, COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS and BLUE

To get from Link Transit Center - the Dalles to Downtown Portland in Portland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the THE DALLES bus from Link Transit Center - the Dalles station to Cat Transit Center - Hood River station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS bus and finally take the BLUE light rail from Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station station to Pioneer Square North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

145min$11.00
Bus - THE DALLESTHE DALLES
Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
Light Rail - BLUE
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from Link Transit Center - the Dalles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Link Transit Center - the Dalles
  • 2
    Bus - THE DALLESTHE DALLES
    Wait for bus
    THE DALLES
    Hood River
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cat Transit Center - Hood River
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Gateway Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Transit Center
    ID 07
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Hatfield Government Center Max Station (South)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square North
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Link Transit Center - the Dalles to Downtown Portland

The distance between Link Transit Center - the Dalles, Portland and Downtown Portland, Portland is approximately 84.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Link Transit Center - the Dalles 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.

Public transit stations close to Link Transit Center - the Dalles

Link Transit Center - the Dalles is located at Link Transit Center - the Dalles, Portland and the nearest public transit station is West Village Apartments.

Bus stations close to Link Transit Center - the Dalles:

  • West Village Apartments
  • W 10th St & Pomona
  • Chenowith Rim Apartments

Public transit stations close to Downtown Portland, Portland

Downtown Portland is located at Downtown Portland, Portland and the nearest public transit station is Pioneer Square North.

Bus stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW 6th & Alder (North)
  • Sw 6th & Washington
  • Sw 6th & Stark

Streetcar stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW 10th & Alder (North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via THE DALLES, COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS and BLUE

To get from Link Transit Center - the Dalles to Downtown Portland in Portland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the THE DALLES bus from Link Transit Center - the Dalles station to Cat Transit Center - Hood River station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS bus and finally take the BLUE light rail from Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station station to Pioneer Square North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

145min$11.00
Bus - THE DALLESTHE DALLES
Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
Light Rail - BLUE
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from Link Transit Center - the Dalles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Link Transit Center - the Dalles
  • 2
    Bus - THE DALLESTHE DALLES
    Wait for bus
    THE DALLES
    Hood River
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cat Transit Center - Hood River
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Gateway Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Transit Center
    ID 07
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Hatfield Government Center Max Station (South)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square North
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Link Transit Center - the Dalles to Downtown Portland?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line THE DALLES, Bus line COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS, Bus line RED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Link Transit Center - the Dalles to Downtown Portland?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line THE DALLES, Bus line COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS, Bus line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Link Transit Center - the Dalles and Downtown Portland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Link Transit Center - the Dalles to Downtown Portland?

    The THE DALLES bus line goes from Hood River station near Link Transit Center - the Dalles in Portland, OR to Cat Transit Center - Hood River station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Cat Transit Center - Hood River station near Downtown Portland in Portland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Link Transit Center - the Dalles to Downtown Portland by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Link Transit Center - the Dalles in Portland, OR and Downtown Portland in Portland by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Link Transit Center - the Dalles to get to Downtown Portland?

    Get on the THE DALLES bus from the Hood River stop near Link Transit Center - the Dalles in Portland, OR.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Link Transit Center - the Dalles and Downtown Portland?

    Get off the bus at the Cat Transit Center - Hood River station, which is closest to Downtown Portland in Portland.

  • When is the last bus from Link Transit Center - the Dalles to Downtown Portland?

    The last bus from Link Transit Center - the Dalles in Portland, OR to Downtown Portland in Portland is the Portland - Boise line. It leaves the The Dalles (Transit Facility) stop at 12:30 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Link Transit Center - the Dalles to Downtown Portland?

    The ride from Link Transit Center - the Dalles to Downtown Portland costs $11.00.

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