How to get from Portland Airport PDX to Multnomah Falls by bus and light rail?

From Portland Airport PDX to Multnomah Falls by bus and light rail

To get from Portland Airport PDX to Multnomah Falls in Portland, OR, take the RED light rail from Portland International Airport station to Gateway North 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 53 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Portland Airport PDX may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Multnomah Falls on the Moovit app.

53min
Light Rail - RED
Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
Walk to Multnomah Falls
Leaves from Portland International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Portland Airport PDX
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds Max Stn
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gateway North Max Station
    ID 14250
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateway Transit Center
    ID 07
    320 yd • 4 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 Portland Airport PDX to Multnomah Falls

The distance between Portland Airport PDX, Portland, OR and Multnomah Falls, Portland, OR is approximately 29.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portland Airport PDX 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 Portland Airport PDX to Multnomah Falls

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Portland Airport PDX to Multnomah Falls using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Portland Airport PDX) 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 Portland Airport PDX to Multnomah Falls?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Portland Airport PDX and Multnomah Falls?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Portland Airport PDX to Multnomah Falls?

    The RED light rail line goes from Gateway North Max Station near Portland Airport PDX in Portland to Gateway Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Gateway Transit Center station near Multnomah Falls in Portland, OR.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portland Airport PDX to Multnomah Falls by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Portland Airport PDX in Portland and Multnomah Falls in Portland, OR by light rail and bus is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Portland Airport PDX to get to Multnomah Falls?

    Get on the RED light rail from the Gateway North Max Station near Portland Airport PDX in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Portland Airport PDX and Multnomah Falls?

    Get off the light rail at the Gateway Transit Center stop, which is closest to Multnomah Falls in Portland, OR.

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