How to get from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University by bus and light rail?

From University Ave & Main St to Portland State University by bus and light rail

To get from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University in Portland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 57 bus from 19th & Main St station to Hillsboro Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the 17 bus from SW 5th & Taylor station to 300 Block SW Lincoln station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

98min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - 1717
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from 19th & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th & Main St
    ID 7046
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Beaverton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center
    ID 9956
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC Max Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Cleveland Ave Max Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square South
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW 5th & Taylor
    ID 7640
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    SE Holgate & 122nd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    300 Block SW Lincoln
    ID 3397
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University by bus and light rail via 57, BLUE and ORANGE

To get from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University in Portland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 57 bus from 19th & Main St station to Hillsboro Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the ORANGE light rail from Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue station to PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

103min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Light Rail - BLUE
Light Rail - ORANGE
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from 19th & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th & Main St
    ID 7046
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Beaverton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center
    ID 9956
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC Max Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Cleveland Ave Max Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square South
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - ORANGE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE
    SE Park Ave Max Station
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University

The distance between University Ave & Main St, Portland and Portland State University, Portland is approximately 25.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to University Ave & Main St

University Ave & Main St is located at University Ave & Main St, Portland and the nearest public transit station is Main St & University Ave.

Bus stations close to University Ave & Main St:

  • Main St & University Ave
  • Pacific Ave & College Way/Council St
  • Pacific Ave & A St

Public transit stations close to Portland State University, Portland

Portland State University is located at Southwest Lincoln Street, Portland and the nearest public transit station is SW 5th & Harrison.

Bus stations close to Portland State University:

  • SW 5th & Harrison
  • SW Harrison & 4th
  • SW Lincoln & 1st

Streetcar stations close to Portland State University:

  • SW 3rd & Harrison

Related Routes

Alternative route from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University by bus and light rail via 57, BLUE and ORANGE

To get from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University in Portland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 57 bus from 19th & Main St station to Hillsboro Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the ORANGE light rail from Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue station to PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

103min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Light Rail - BLUE
Light Rail - ORANGE
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from 19th & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th & Main St
    ID 7046
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Beaverton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center
    ID 9956
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC Max Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Cleveland Ave Max Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square South
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - ORANGE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE
    SE Park Ave Max Station
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 57, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 57, Light Rail line BLUE, Light Rail line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between University Ave & Main St and Portland State University?

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

  • Which bus line goes from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University?

    The 57 bus line goes from 19th & Main St station near University Ave & Main St in Forest Grove to Beaverton Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Beaverton Transit Center station near Portland State University in Portland.

  • How long does it take to travel from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between University Ave & Main St in Forest Grove and Portland State University in Portland by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near University Ave & Main St to get to Portland State University?

    Get on the 57 bus from the 19th & Main St stop near University Ave & Main St in Forest Grove.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between University Ave & Main St and Portland State University?

    Get off the bus at the Beaverton Transit Center stop, which is closest to Portland State University in Portland.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University?

    The ride from University Ave & Main St to Portland State University costs $0.00.

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