How to get from SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains by bus and light rail?

From SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains by bus and light rail

To get from SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains in North Plains, take the YELLOW light rail from SW 6th & Madison St station to Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt station. Next, take the NORTHWEST bus from Portland Amtrak Station station to North Plains, Or station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The bus and light rail schedule from SW 5th & Madison (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Plains on the Moovit app.

79min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - YELLOW
Bus - NORTHWESTNORTHWEST
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from SW 6th & Madison St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    SW 6th & Madison St
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - YELLOW
    Wait for light rail
    YELLOW
    Expo Center Max Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Portland Amtrak Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NORTHWESTNORTHWEST
    Wait for bus
    NORTHWEST
    Astoria
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Plains, Or
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Plains
    Walk to
    North Plains
    Northwest Commercial Street
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains by bus and light rail via GREEN and NORTHWEST

To get from SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains in North Plains, take the GREEN light rail from SW 6th & Madison St station to Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt station. Next, take the NORTHWEST bus from Portland Amtrak Station 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 SW 5th & Madison (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Plains on the Moovit app.

87min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - GREEN
Bus - NORTHWESTNORTHWEST
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from SW 6th & Madison St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    SW 6th & Madison St
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    Clackamas Town Center TC Max Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Portland Amtrak Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NORTHWESTNORTHWEST
    Wait for bus
    NORTHWEST
    Astoria
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Plains, Or
    52 min
  • 7
    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 SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains

The distance between SW 5th & Madison (South) and North Plains is approximately 22.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from SW 5th & Madison (South) 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 SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains

To check the bus and light rail schedule from SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (SW 5th & Madison (South)) 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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Alternative route from SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains by bus and light rail via GREEN and NORTHWEST

To get from SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains in North Plains, take the GREEN light rail from SW 6th & Madison St station to Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt station. Next, take the NORTHWEST bus from Portland Amtrak Station 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 SW 5th & Madison (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to North Plains on the Moovit app.

87min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - GREEN
Bus - NORTHWESTNORTHWEST
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from SW 6th & Madison St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    SW 6th & Madison St
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    Clackamas Town Center TC Max Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Portland Amtrak Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NORTHWESTNORTHWEST
    Wait for bus
    NORTHWEST
    Astoria
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Plains, Or
    52 min
  • 7
    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 SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Light Rail line YELLOW, Bus line NORTHWEST.

  • What is the alternative route to get from SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Light Rail line GREEN, Bus line NORTHWEST.

  • Is there a direct light rail between SW 5th & Madison (South) and North Plains?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains?

    The YELLOW light rail line goes from SW 6th & Madison St station near SW 5th & Madison (South) in Portland to Expo Center Max Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Expo Center Max Station station near North Plains.

  • How long does it take to travel from SW 5th & Madison (South) to North Plains by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between SW 5th & Madison (South) and North Plains by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near SW 5th & Madison (South) to get to North Plains?

    Get on the YELLOW light rail from the SW 6th & Madison St station near SW 5th & Madison (South) in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between SW 5th & Madison (South) and North Plains?

    Get off the light rail at the Expo Center Max Station stop, which is closest to North Plains.

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