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How to get from Cascades to North Plains by bus and light rail?

From Cascades to North Plains by bus and light rail

To get from Cascades to North Plains in North Plains, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the RED light rail from Cascades station to Pioneer Square North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the WESTLINK bus from Hillsboro Transit Center station to North Plains (Pacific St & Glencoe Rd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Light Rail - RED
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - WESTLINKWESTLINK
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from Cascades

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Cascades
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds Max Stn
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square North
    32 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Hatfield Government Center Max Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC Max Station
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - WESTLINKWESTLINK
    Wait for bus
    WESTLINK
    Forest Grove
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Plains (Pacific St & Glencoe Rd)
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to North Plains
    Walk to
    North Plains
    Northwest Commercial Street
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cascades to North Plains by bus and light rail via RED, 47 and WESTLINK

To get from Cascades to North Plains in North Plains, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RED light rail from Cascades station to Orenco/NW 231st Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the WESTLINK bus from Hillsboro Transit Center station to North Plains (Pacific St & Glencoe Rd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Light Rail - RED
Bus - 4747
Bus - WESTLINKWESTLINK
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from Cascades

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Cascades
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds Max Stn
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Orenco/NW 231st Ave
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE Century & Orenco Max Stn
    ID 10042
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Hillsboro Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center
    ID 9955
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center
    10 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)
    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 Cascades to North Plains

The distance between Cascades, North Plains and North Plains, North Plains is approximately 33.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cascades 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.

Public transit stations close to Cascades

Cascades is located at Cascades, North Plains and the nearest public transit station is 9900 Block NE Cascades Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Cascades:

  • 9900 Block NE Cascades Pkwy
  • 10000 Block NE Cascades Pkwy
  • NE Mt. St Helens Rd & NE Alderwood

Public transit stations close to North Plains, North Plains

North Plains is located at Northwest Commercial Street, North Plains and the nearest public transit station is North Plains (Pacific St & Glencoe Rd).

Bus stations close to North Plains:

  • North Plains (Pacific St & Glencoe Rd)
  • North Plains, Or
  • North Plains (Commercial St & 314th Ave)

Alternative route from Cascades to North Plains by bus and light rail via RED, 47 and WESTLINK

To get from Cascades to North Plains in North Plains, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RED light rail from Cascades station to Orenco/NW 231st Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the WESTLINK bus from Hillsboro Transit Center station to North Plains (Pacific St & Glencoe Rd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Light Rail - RED
Bus - 4747
Bus - WESTLINKWESTLINK
Walk to North Plains
Leaves from Cascades

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Cascades
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds Max Stn
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Orenco/NW 231st Ave
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE Century & Orenco Max Stn
    ID 10042
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Hillsboro Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center
    ID 9955
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center
    10 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)
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Plains
    Walk to
    North Plains
    Northwest Commercial Street
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cascades to North Plains?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line WESTLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cascades to North Plains?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line 47, Bus line WESTLINK.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Cascades and North Plains?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Cascades to North Plains?

    The RED light rail line goes from Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds Max Stn station near Cascades in Portland to Pioneer Square North station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Pioneer Square North station near North Plains in North Plains.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cascades to North Plains by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Cascades in Portland and North Plains in North Plains by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Cascades to get to North Plains?

    Get on the RED light rail from the Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds Max Stn station near Cascades in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Cascades and North Plains?

    Get off the light rail at the Pioneer Square North stop, which is closest to North Plains in North Plains.