How to get from NE 181st & Sandy to North Plains by bus and light rail?

From NE 181st & Sandy to North Plains by bus and light rail

To get from NE 181st & Sandy to North Plains you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 87 bus from NE 181st & Sandy station to Gateway Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the WESTLINK bus from Hillsboro Transit Center - 100 Block SE 4th Ave station to North Plains - Pacific St & Glencoe Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The bus and light rail schedule from NE 181st & Sandy may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Plains on the Moovit app.

148min
Bus - 8787
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - WESTLINKWESTLINK
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from NE 181st & Sandy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    NE 181st & Sandy
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Gateway TC (Drop Off Only Stop)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Transit Center
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station
    60 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
    Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC Max Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center - 100 Block SE 4th Ave
    ID 3001
    80 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
    ID 9004
    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 181st & Sandy to North Plains

The distance between NE 181st & Sandy and North Plains is approximately 39.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from NE 181st & Sandy 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 181st & Sandy to North Plains

To check the bus and light rail schedule from NE 181st & Sandy to North Plains using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (NE 181st & Sandy) 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 NE 181st & Sandy to North Plains?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 87, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line WESTLINK.

  • Is there a direct bus between NE 181st & Sandy 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 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from NE 181st & Sandy to North Plains?

    The 87 bus line goes from Gateway Transit Center station near NE 181st & Sandy in Gresham to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station near North Plains.

  • How long does it take to travel from NE 181st & Sandy to North Plains by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between NE 181st & Sandy and North Plains by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near NE 181st & Sandy to get to North Plains?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Gateway Transit Center stop near NE 181st & Sandy in Gresham.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between NE 181st & Sandy and North Plains?

    Get off the bus at the Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station, which is closest to North Plains.

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