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How to get from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University by light rail?

From E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University by light rail

To get from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University, you’ll need to take 3 light rail lines: take the BLUE light rail from E 172nd Ave station to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN light rail and finally take the ORANGE light rail from Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station to PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The light rail schedule from E Burnside & SE 172nd may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Portland State University on the Moovit app.

133min$0.00
Light Rail - BLUE
Light Rail - GREEN
Light Rail - ORANGE
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from E 172nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    E Burnside & SE 172nd
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station (North)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan Max Stn (South)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan
    20 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - ORANGE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE
    SE Park Ave Max Station (North)
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson
    11 min
  • 8
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University by light rail via BLUE and GREEN

To get from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University in Portland, take the BLUE light rail from E 172nd Ave station to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station station. Next, take the GREEN light rail from Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station station to Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The light rail schedule from E Burnside & SE 172nd may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Portland State University on the Moovit app.

104min$0.00
Light Rail - BLUE
Light Rail - GREEN
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from E 172nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    E Burnside & SE 172nd
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station (North)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan Max Stn (South)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    1.42 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University

The distance between E Burnside & SE 172nd and Portland State University is approximately 11.81 mi, which can typically be traveled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail schedule from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University

To check the light rail schedule from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (E Burnside & SE 172nd) and destination (Portland State University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 light rail schedules.

Alternative route from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University by light rail via BLUE and GREEN

To get from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University in Portland, take the BLUE light rail from E 172nd Ave station to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station station. Next, take the GREEN light rail from Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station station to Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The light rail schedule from E Burnside & SE 172nd may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Portland State University on the Moovit app.

104min$0.00
Light Rail - BLUE
Light Rail - GREEN
Walk to Portland State University
Leaves from E 172nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    E Burnside & SE 172nd
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station (North)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan Max Stn (South)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Portland State University
    Walk to
    Portland State University
    Southwest Lincoln Street
    1.42 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Light Rail line BLUE, Light Rail line GREEN, Light Rail line ORANGE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Light Rail line BLUE, Light Rail line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between E Burnside & SE 172nd and Portland State University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 light rail lines in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University?

    The BLUE light rail line goes from Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station near E Burnside & SE 172nd in Gresham to Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station near Portland State University.

  • How long does it take to travel from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University by light rail?

    The total travel time between E Burnside & SE 172nd and Portland State University by light rail is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near E Burnside & SE 172nd to get to Portland State University?

    Get on the BLUE light rail from the Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station near E Burnside & SE 172nd in Gresham.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when traveling between E Burnside & SE 172nd and Portland State University?

    Get off the light rail at the Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan station, which is closest to Portland State University.

  • How much is the light rail fare from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University?

    The ride from E Burnside & SE 172nd to Portland State University costs $0.00.