How to get from NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains by bus and light rail?

From NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains by bus and light rail

To get from NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 24 bus from NW Thurman & 23rd station to SW 18th & Morrison 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 18 min. The bus and light rail schedule from NW Front & Nicolai may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Plains on the Moovit app.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - NORTHWESTNORTHWEST
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from NW Thurman & 23rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW Thurman & 23rd
    ID 14032
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    SW Columbia & 18th
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW 18th & Morrison
    ID 6911
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Providence Park
    50 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
    12 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

Alternative route from NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains by bus and light rail via 15, BLUE and NORTHWEST

To get from NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 15 bus from NW Vaughn & 24th station to SW Alder & 18th 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 21 min. The bus and light rail schedule from NW Front & Nicolai may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Plains on the Moovit app.

81min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - NORTHWESTNORTHWEST
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from NW Vaughn & 24th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW Vaughn & 24th
    ID 6013
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Gateway TC (Drop Off Only Stop)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW Alder & 18th
    ID 13918
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Providence Park
    100 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
    Sunset TC Max Station
    12 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 NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains

The distance between NW Front & Nicolai and North Plains is approximately 21.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from NW Front & Nicolai 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 NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains

To check the bus and light rail schedule from NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (NW Front & Nicolai) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains by bus and light rail via 15, BLUE and NORTHWEST

To get from NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 15 bus from NW Vaughn & 24th station to SW Alder & 18th 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 21 min. The bus and light rail schedule from NW Front & Nicolai may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Plains on the Moovit app.

81min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - NORTHWESTNORTHWEST
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from NW Vaughn & 24th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW Vaughn & 24th
    ID 6013
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Gateway TC (Drop Off Only Stop)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW Alder & 18th
    ID 13918
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Providence Park
    100 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
    Sunset TC Max Station
    12 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 24, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line NORTHWEST.

  • What is the alternative route to get from NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 15, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line NORTHWEST.

  • Is there a direct bus between NW Front & Nicolai 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 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains?

    The 24 bus line goes from NW Thurman & 23rd station near NW Front & Nicolai in Portland to SW Columbia & 18th station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till SW Columbia & 18th station near North Plains.

  • How long does it take to travel from NW Front & Nicolai to North Plains by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between NW Front & Nicolai and North Plains by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near NW Front & Nicolai to get to North Plains?

    Get on the 24 bus from the NW Thurman & 23rd stop near NW Front & Nicolai in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between NW Front & Nicolai and North Plains?

    Get off the bus at the SW Columbia & 18th stop, which is closest to North Plains.

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