How to get from Sandy to Portland by bus and light rail?

From Sandy to Portland by bus and light rail

To get from Sandy to Portland in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS bus from Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Westbound - Safeway) station to Gresham Central Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the 8 bus from NE Multnomah & 3rd WB station to SW 5th & Pine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - 88
Leaves from Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Westbound - Safeway)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Westbound - Safeway)
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Gresham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gresham Central TC Max Station
    110 yd • 2 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
    Convention Center
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NE Multnomah & 3rd WB
    ID 11492
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    SW Sam Jackson Pk & OHSU
  • 9
    Ride to bus station SW 5th & Pine
    Ride to bus station
    SW 5th & Pine
    ID 7631
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sandy to Portland by bus and light rail via SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS and BLUE

To get from Sandy to Portland in Portland, OR, take the SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS bus from Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Westbound - Safeway) station to Gresham Central Transit Center station. Next, take the BLUE light rail from Gresham Central TC Max Station station to Oak/SW 1st Ave Max Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
Light Rail - BLUE
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Westbound - Safeway)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Westbound - Safeway)
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Gresham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gresham Central TC Max Station
    110 yd • 2 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
    Oak/SW 1st Ave Max Station
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Portland
    Walk to
    Portland
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sandy to Portland

The distance between Sandy, Portland, OR and Portland, Portland, OR is approximately 24.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sandy to Portland by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland, OR – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Sandy

Sandy is located at Sandy, Portland, OR and the nearest public transit station is Sandy High School.

Bus stations close to Sandy:

  • Sandy High School
  • Hwy 26 & Bluff Rd (Eastbound)
  • Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Westbound - Safeway)

Public transit stations close to Portland, Portland, OR

Portland is located at Portland, Portland, OR and the nearest public transit station is Pioneer Square North.

Bus stations close to Portland:

  • W Burnside & SW 5th
  • Sw 6th & Stark
  • SW 5th & Pine

Streetcar stations close to Portland:

  • NW 10th & Couch

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sandy to Portland by bus and light rail via SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS and BLUE

To get from Sandy to Portland in Portland, OR, take the SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS bus from Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Westbound - Safeway) station to Gresham Central Transit Center station. Next, take the BLUE light rail from Gresham Central TC Max Station station to Oak/SW 1st Ave Max Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
Light Rail - BLUE
Walk to Portland
Leaves from Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Westbound - Safeway)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Westbound - Safeway)
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Gresham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gresham Central TC Max Station
    110 yd • 2 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
    Oak/SW 1st Ave Max Station
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Portland
    Walk to
    Portland
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line 8.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS, Light Rail line BLUE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

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

    The SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS bus line goes from Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Westbound - Safeway) station near Sandy to Gresham station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Gresham station near Portland in Portland, OR

  • How long does it take to travel from Sandy to Portland in Portland, OR by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Sandy and Portland in Portland, OR by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS bus from the Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Westbound - Safeway) stop near Sandy in Portland, OR.

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

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

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