How to get from Aurora to Portland by bus?

By bus

To get from Aurora to Portland in Portland, OR, take the CAT99X bus from 99e Before Orchard Ave NE, Aurora station to Oregon City Transit Center (West) station. Next, take the 35 bus from Oregon City Transit Center (West) station to SW 6th & W Burnside (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

98min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - CAT99XCAT99X
Bus - 3535
Walk to Portland
Leaves from 99e Before Orchard Ave NE, Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    99e Before Orchard Ave NE, Aurora
    ID 1016
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - CAT99XCAT99X
    Wait for bus
    CAT99X
    Oregon City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oregon City Transit Center (West)
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oregon City Transit Center (West)
    ID 8762
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    N Portsmouth & Willamette (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW 6th & W Burnside (North)
    ID 7751
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Portland
    Walk to
    Portland
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from Aurora to Portland in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the CAT99X bus from 99e Before Orchard Ave NE, Aurora station to Oregon City Transit Center (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 79 bus and finally take the GREEN light rail from Clackamas Town Center Transit Center station to SW 5th & Oak St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

133min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - CAT99XCAT99X
Bus - 7979
Light Rail - GREEN
Leaves from 99e Before Orchard Ave NE, Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    99e Before Orchard Ave NE, Aurora
    ID 1016
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - CAT99XCAT99X
    Wait for bus
    CAT99X
    Oregon City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oregon City Transit Center (West)
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oregon City Transit Center (South)
    ID 8760
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Clackamas Town Center Transit Center (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clackamas Town Center TC (East)
    ID 13247
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Clackamas Town Center Transit Center
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson Max Stn (South)
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station SW 5th & Oak St
    Ride to light rail station
    SW 5th & Oak St
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aurora to Portland

The distance between Aurora, Portland, OR and Portland, Portland, OR is approximately 29.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora to Portland by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland, OR – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Aurora

Aurora is located at Aurora, Portland, OR and the nearest public transit station is 99e at Ottoway Rd, Aurora.

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • 99e at Ottoway Rd, Aurora
  • 99e Before Orchard Ave NE, Aurora
  • 99e & 3rd St NE, Aurora

Public transit stations close to Portland, Portland, OR

Portland is located at Portland, Portland, OR and the nearest public transit station is W Burnside & NW 5th (West).

Bus stations close to Portland:

  • W Burnside & NW 5th (West)
  • W Burnside & SW 5th (East)
  • W Burnside & SW 6th (East)

Related Routes

By bus and light rail

To get from Aurora to Portland in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the CAT99X bus from 99e Before Orchard Ave NE, Aurora station to Oregon City Transit Center (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 79 bus and finally take the GREEN light rail from Clackamas Town Center Transit Center station to SW 5th & Oak St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

133min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - CAT99XCAT99X
Bus - 7979
Light Rail - GREEN
Leaves from 99e Before Orchard Ave NE, Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    99e Before Orchard Ave NE, Aurora
    ID 1016
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - CAT99XCAT99X
    Wait for bus
    CAT99X
    Oregon City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oregon City Transit Center (West)
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oregon City Transit Center (South)
    ID 8760
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Clackamas Town Center Transit Center (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clackamas Town Center TC (East)
    ID 13247
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Clackamas Town Center Transit Center
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson Max Stn (South)
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station SW 5th & Oak St
    Ride to light rail station
    SW 5th & Oak St
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aurora to Portland?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line CAT99X, Bus line 35.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aurora to Portland?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line CAT99X, Bus line 79, Bus line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aurora and Portland in Portland, OR?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aurora to Portland in Portland, OR?

    The CAT99X bus line goes from 99e Before Orchard Ave NE, Aurora station near Aurora to Oregon City station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oregon City station near Portland in Portland, OR

  • How long does it take to travel from Aurora to Portland in Portland, OR by bus?

    The total travel time between Aurora and Portland in Portland, OR by bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aurora to get to Portland in Portland, OR?

    Get on the CAT99X bus from the 99e Before Orchard Ave NE, Aurora stop near Aurora in Portland, OR.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aurora and Portland in Portland, OR?

    Get off the bus at the Oregon City stop, which is closest to Portland in Portland, OR.

  • How much is the bus fare from Aurora to Portland?

    The ride from Aurora to Portland costs $1.00.

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