How to get from Powell's City of Books to Multnomah Falls by bus and light rail?

Powell's City of Books to Multnomah Falls - Light Rail Schedule

The RED light rail from Powell's City of Books to Multnomah Falls runs from 3:54 AM to 11:16 PM, with departures every 15-35 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Powell's City of Books to Multnomah Falls by bus and light rail

To get from Powell's City of Books to Multnomah Falls in Portland, OR, take the RED light rail from Library/SW 9th Ave station to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station station. Next, take the COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS bus from Gateway Transit Center station to Multnomah Falls (Westbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Powell's City of Books may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Multnomah Falls on the Moovit app.

74min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - RED
Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
Walk to Multnomah Falls
Leaves from Library/SW 9th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Library/SW 9th Ave
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Portland Int'L Airport Max Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateway Transit Center
    ID 07
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Columbia Gorge Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Multnomah Falls (Westbound)
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Multnomah Falls
    Walk to
    Multnomah Falls
    East Historic Columbia River Highway
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Powell's City of Books to Multnomah Falls

The distance between Powell's City of Books, Portland, OR and Multnomah Falls, Portland, OR is approximately 31.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Powell's City of Books to Multnomah Falls by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland, OR – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Powell's City of Books to Multnomah Falls

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Powell's City of Books to Multnomah Falls using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Powell's City of Books) and destination (Multnomah Falls), 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 Powell's City of Books to Multnomah Falls?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Powell's City of Books and Multnomah Falls?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Powell's City of Books to Multnomah Falls?

    The RED light rail line goes from Library/SW 9th Ave station near Powell's City of Books in Portland to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station near Multnomah Falls in Portland, OR.

  • How long does it take to travel from Powell's City of Books to Multnomah Falls by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Powell's City of Books in Portland and Multnomah Falls in Portland, OR by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Powell's City of Books to get to Multnomah Falls?

    Get on the RED light rail from the Library/SW 9th Ave station near Powell's City of Books in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Powell's City of Books and Multnomah Falls?

    Get off the light rail at the Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station, which is closest to Multnomah Falls in Portland, OR.

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