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How to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland by light rail?

By light rail

To get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland in Portland, take the BLUE light rail from E 162nd Ave station to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station station. Next, take the GREEN light rail from Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station station to Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

92min$0.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - BLUE
Light Rail - GREEN
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from E 162nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    E 162nd Ave
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station (North)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station
    13 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan Max Stn (South)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail via BLUE

Take one direct light rail from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland in Portland: take the BLUE light rail from E 162nd Ave station to Rose Quarter TC Max Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

62min$0.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - BLUE
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from E 162nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    E 162nd Ave
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Rose Quarter TC Max Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Rose Quarter TC Max Station
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    1.18 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland

The distance between Downtown Portland, Portland and Downtown Portland, Portland is approximately 10.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland by 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 Downtown Portland

Downtown Portland is located at Downtown Portland, Portland and the nearest public transit station is Galleria/SW 10th Ave.

Bus stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • Sw 6th & Stark
  • SW 5th & Washington (South)
  • SW Washington & 5th Ave (West)

Streetcar stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW 10th & Alder (North)

Public transit stations close to Downtown Portland, Portland

Downtown Portland is located at Downtown Portland, Portland and the nearest public transit station is SW Alder & 10th (East).

Bus stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW Alder & 10th (East)
  • Sw 5th & Morrison
  • SW 6th & Yamhill NB

Streetcar stations close to Downtown Portland:

  • SW 10th & Alder (North)

Alternative route by light rail via BLUE

Take one direct light rail from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland in Portland: take the BLUE light rail from E 162nd Ave station to Rose Quarter TC Max Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

62min$0.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - BLUE
Walk to Downtown Portland
Leaves from E 162nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    E 162nd Ave
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Rose Quarter TC Max Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Rose Quarter TC Max Station
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Downtown Portland
    Walk to
    Downtown Portland
    1.18 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line GREEN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Downtown Portland and Downtown Portland in Portland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland in Portland?

    The BLUE light rail line goes from E 162nd Ave station near Downtown Portland to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Downtown Portland station near Downtown Portland in Portland

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland in Portland by light rail?

    The total travel time between Downtown Portland and Downtown Portland in Portland by light rail is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Downtown Portland to get to Downtown Portland in Portland?

    Get on the BLUE light rail from the E 162nd Ave station near Downtown Portland in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Downtown Portland and Downtown Portland in Portland?

    Get off the light rail at the Downtown Portland station, which is closest to Downtown Portland in Portland.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland?

    The ride from Downtown Portland to Downtown Portland costs $0.00.

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