How to get from SW 185th & Alexander to Portland State University by bus and light rail?

From SW 185th & Alexander to Portland State University by bus and light rail

To get from SW 185th & Alexander to Portland State University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 52 bus from SW 185th & Alexander station to Willow Creek Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the GREEN 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 3 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and light rail schedule from SW 185th & Alexander may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Portland State University on the Moovit app.

63min$0.00
Bus - 5252
Light Rail - RED
Light Rail - GREEN
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from SW 185th & Alexander

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    SW 185th & Alexander
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    PCC Rock Creek Layover
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willow Creek Transit Center
    ID 9610
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Willow Creek/SW 185th Ave TC Max Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Portland Int'L Airport Max Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square South
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson Max Stn
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson
    5 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 SW 185th & Alexander to Portland State University

The distance between SW 185th & Alexander and Portland State University is approximately 14.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from SW 185th & Alexander 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from SW 185th & Alexander to Portland State University

To check the bus and light rail schedule from SW 185th & Alexander to Portland State University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (SW 185th & Alexander) and destination (Portland State University), 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from SW 185th & Alexander to Portland State University?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 52, Light Rail line RED, Light Rail line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct bus between SW 185th & Alexander and Portland State University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from SW 185th & Alexander to Portland State University?

    The 52 bus line goes from Willow Creek Transit Center station near SW 185th & Alexander in Aloha to Willow Creek/SW 185th Ave TC Max Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines till Willow Creek/SW 185th Ave TC Max Station station near Portland State University.

  • How long does it take to travel from SW 185th & Alexander to Portland State University by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between SW 185th & Alexander and Portland State University by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near SW 185th & Alexander to get to Portland State University?

    Get on the 52 bus from the Willow Creek Transit Center stop near SW 185th & Alexander in Aloha.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between SW 185th & Alexander and Portland State University?

    Get off the bus at the Willow Creek/SW 185th Ave TC Max Station station, which is closest to Portland State University.

  • How much is the bus fare from SW 185th & Alexander to Portland State University?

    The ride from SW 185th & Alexander to Portland State University costs $0.00.

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