How to get from Portland VA Medical Center to North Plains by bus and light rail?

From Portland VA Medical Center to North Plains by bus and light rail

To get from Portland VA Medical Center to North Plains you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 8 bus from 700 SW Campus Dr at Doernbecher station to SW 6th & Alder station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the NORTHWEST bus from Sunset Transit Center station to North Plains, Or station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Portland VA Medical Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Plains on the Moovit app.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - NORTHWESTNORTHWEST
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from 700 SW Campus Dr at Doernbecher

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    700 SW Campus Dr at Doernbecher
    ID 10176
    0.64 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    NE Dekum & 27th
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW 6th & Alder
    ID 7747
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pioneer Square North
    70 yd • 1 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
    Sunset TC Max Station
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunset Transit Center
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - NORTHWESTNORTHWEST
    Wait for bus
    NORTHWEST
    Astoria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Plains, Or
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Plains
    Walk to
    North Plains
    Northwest Commercial Street
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portland VA Medical Center to North Plains

The distance between Portland VA Medical Center and North Plains is approximately 22.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portland VA Medical Center 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 Portland VA Medical Center to North Plains

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Portland VA Medical Center to North Plains using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Portland VA Medical Center) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portland VA Medical Center to North Plains?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 8, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line NORTHWEST.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portland VA Medical Center and North Plains?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portland VA Medical Center to North Plains?

    The 8 bus line goes from 700 SW Campus Dr at Doernbecher station near Portland VA Medical Center in Portland to SW 6th & Alder station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till SW 6th & Alder station near North Plains.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portland VA Medical Center to North Plains by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Portland VA Medical Center and North Plains by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portland VA Medical Center to get to North Plains?

    Get on the 8 bus from the 700 SW Campus Dr at Doernbecher stop near Portland VA Medical Center in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portland VA Medical Center and North Plains?

    Get off the bus at the SW 6th & Alder stop, which is closest to North Plains.

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