How to get from S Macadam & Tram Tower to North Plains by bus and light rail?

From S Macadam & Tram Tower to North Plains by bus and light rail

To get from S Macadam & Tram Tower to North Plains you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 17 bus from South Waterfront/S Moody 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 21 min. The bus and light rail schedule from S Macadam & Tram Tower 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 - 1717
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - NORTHWESTNORTHWEST
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from South Waterfront/S Moody

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Waterfront/S Moody
    ID 13733
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    NE Sunderland & Columbia River Corr Inst
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW 6th & Alder
    ID 7747
    12 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 S Macadam & Tram Tower to North Plains

The distance between S Macadam & Tram Tower and North Plains is approximately 21.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from S Macadam & Tram Tower 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 S Macadam & Tram Tower to North Plains

To check the bus and light rail schedule from S Macadam & Tram Tower to North Plains using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (S Macadam & Tram Tower) 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 S Macadam & Tram Tower to North Plains?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 17, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line NORTHWEST.

  • Is there a direct bus between S Macadam & Tram Tower 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 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from S Macadam & Tram Tower to North Plains?

    The 17 bus line goes from South Waterfront/S Moody station near S Macadam & Tram Tower 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 S Macadam & Tram Tower to North Plains by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between S Macadam & Tram Tower and North Plains by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near S Macadam & Tram Tower to get to North Plains?

    Get on the 17 bus from the South Waterfront/S Moody stop near S Macadam & Tram Tower in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between S Macadam & Tram Tower and North Plains?

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

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