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

Portland Airport PDX to Nehalem - Light Rail Schedule

The RED light rail from Portland Airport PDX to Nehalem runs from 4:59 AM to 10:59 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 4 hr 55 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Portland Airport PDX to Nehalem by bus and light rail

To get from Portland Airport PDX to Nehalem in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RED light rail from Portland International Airport station to Sunset TC Max Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Tillamook Transit Center station to Nehalem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $16.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Portland Airport PDX may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Nehalem on the Moovit app.

295min$16.00
Light Rail - RED
Bus - 55
Bus - 33
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
    Sunset TC Max Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunset Transit Station
    ID 180
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Tillamook (Westbound)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tillamook Transit Center
    ID 187
    105 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Cannon Beach (Northbound)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Nehalem
    Ride to bus station
    Nehalem
    ID 155
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portland Airport PDX to Nehalem

The distance between Portland Airport PDX, Portland, OR and Nehalem, Portland, OR is approximately 117.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 295 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portland Airport PDX to Nehalem 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 Nehalem

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

    The fastest way takes 295 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line 5, Bus line 3.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 55 min.

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

    The RED light rail line goes from Sunset TC Max Station near Portland Airport PDX in Portland to Sunset Transit Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Sunset Transit Station near Nehalem in Portland, OR.

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

    The total travel time between Portland Airport PDX in Portland and Nehalem in Portland, OR by light rail and bus is about 4 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the RED light rail from the Sunset TC Max Station near Portland Airport PDX in Portland.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Sunset Transit Station, which is closest to Nehalem in Portland, OR.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Portland Airport PDX to Nehalem?

    The ride from Portland Airport PDX to Nehalem costs $16.00.

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