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How to get from NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University by bus and light rail?

From NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University by bus and light rail

To get from NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 52 bus from NW 185th & West Union station to Willow Creek 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 6 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and light rail schedule from NW 185th & West Union may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Portland State University on the Moovit app.

66min$0.00
Bus - 5252
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - 1717
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from NW 185th & West Union

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    NW 185th & West Union
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Beaverton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willow Creek Transit Center
    ID 9869
    14 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 - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Cleveland Ave Max Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square South
    34 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 NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University by bus and light rail via 52, BLUE and ORANGE

To get from NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 52 bus from NW 185th & West Union station to Willow Creek 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 13 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and light rail schedule from NW 185th & West Union may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Portland State University on the Moovit app.

73min$0.00
Bus - 5252
Light Rail - BLUE
Light Rail - ORANGE
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from NW 185th & West Union

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    NW 185th & West Union
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Beaverton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willow Creek Transit Center
    ID 9869
    14 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 - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Cleveland Ave Max Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square South
    34 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
    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 NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University

The distance between NW 185th & West Union and Portland State University is approximately 15.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from NW 185th & West Union 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 NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University

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

Alternative route from NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University by bus and light rail via 52, BLUE and ORANGE

To get from NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 52 bus from NW 185th & West Union station to Willow Creek 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 13 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and light rail schedule from NW 185th & West Union may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Portland State University on the Moovit app.

73min$0.00
Bus - 5252
Light Rail - BLUE
Light Rail - ORANGE
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from NW 185th & West Union

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    NW 185th & West Union
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Beaverton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willow Creek Transit Center
    ID 9869
    14 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 - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Cleveland Ave Max Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pioneer Square South
    34 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
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 52, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 52, Light Rail line BLUE, Light Rail line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between NW 185th & West Union 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 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University?

    The 52 bus line goes from Beaverton Transit Center station near NW 185th & West Union in Portland, OR to Willow Creek Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Willow Creek Transit Center station near Portland State University.

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

    The total travel time between NW 185th & West Union and Portland State University by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near NW 185th & West Union to get to Portland State University?

    Get on the 52 bus from the Beaverton Transit Center stop near NW 185th & West Union in Portland, OR.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between NW 185th & West Union and Portland State University?

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

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University?

    The ride from NW 185th & West Union to Portland State University costs $0.00.