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How to get from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains by bus and light rail?

From NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains by bus and light rail

To get from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 12 bus from NE Sandy & 79th station to Sw 5th & Morrison station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the WESTLINK bus from Hillsboro Transit Center station to North Plains (Pacific St & Glencoe Rd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The bus and light rail schedule from NE Sandy & 79th may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Plains on the Moovit app.

129min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - WESTLINKWESTLINK
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from NE Sandy & 79th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE Sandy & 79th
    ID 5136
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Tigard Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sw 5th & Morrison
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pioneer Square North
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Hatfield Government Center Max Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC Max Station
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - WESTLINKWESTLINK
    Wait for bus
    WESTLINK
    Forest Grove
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Plains (Pacific St & Glencoe Rd)
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Plains
    Walk to
    North Plains
    Northwest Commercial Street
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains by bus and light rail via 72, BLUE and WESTLINK

To get from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 72 bus from NE 82nd & Sandy station to NE 82nd & 82nd Ave Max Stn/I-84 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the WESTLINK bus from Hillsboro Transit Center station to North Plains (Pacific St & Glencoe Rd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The bus and light rail schedule from NE Sandy & 79th may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Plains on the Moovit app.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - WESTLINKWESTLINK
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from NE 82nd & Sandy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE 82nd & Sandy
    ID 8038
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Clackamas Town Center Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NE 82nd & 82nd Ave Max Stn/I-84
    ID 8000
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    NE 82nd Ave Max Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Hatfield Government Center Max Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC Max Station
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - WESTLINKWESTLINK
    Wait for bus
    WESTLINK
    Forest Grove
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Plains (Pacific St & Glencoe Rd)
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Plains
    Walk to
    North Plains
    Northwest Commercial Street
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains

The distance between NE Sandy & 79th and North Plains is approximately 28.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Plains – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains

To check the bus and light rail schedule from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (NE Sandy & 79th) and destination (North Plains), 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.

Alternative route from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains by bus and light rail via 72, BLUE and WESTLINK

To get from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 72 bus from NE 82nd & Sandy station to NE 82nd & 82nd Ave Max Stn/I-84 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the WESTLINK bus from Hillsboro Transit Center station to North Plains (Pacific St & Glencoe Rd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The bus and light rail schedule from NE Sandy & 79th may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Plains on the Moovit app.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - WESTLINKWESTLINK
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from NE 82nd & Sandy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE 82nd & Sandy
    ID 8038
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Clackamas Town Center Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NE 82nd & 82nd Ave Max Stn/I-84
    ID 8000
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    NE 82nd Ave Max Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Hatfield Government Center Max Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC Max Station
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - WESTLINKWESTLINK
    Wait for bus
    WESTLINK
    Forest Grove
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Plains (Pacific St & Glencoe Rd)
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Plains
    Walk to
    North Plains
    Northwest Commercial Street
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 12, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line WESTLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 72, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line WESTLINK.

  • Is there a direct bus between NE Sandy & 79th and North Plains?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains?

    The 12 bus line goes from NE Sandy & 79th station near NE Sandy & 79th in Portland to Tigard Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Tigard Transit Center station near North Plains.

  • How long does it take to travel from NE Sandy & 79th to North Plains by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between NE Sandy & 79th and North Plains by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near NE Sandy & 79th to get to North Plains?

    Get on the 12 bus from the NE Sandy & 79th stop near NE Sandy & 79th in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between NE Sandy & 79th and North Plains?

    Get off the bus at the Tigard Transit Center stop, which is closest to North Plains.