How to get from North Plains to Sandy by bus and light rail?

From North Plains to Sandy by bus and light rail

To get from North Plains to Sandy in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 5 bus from North Plains, Or station to Sunset Transit Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS bus from Gresham Central Transit Center station to Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The bus and light rail schedule from North Plains may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Sandy on the Moovit app.

139min
Bus - 55
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
Walk to Sandy
Leaves from North Plains, Or

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Plains
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Portland (Eastbound)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunset Transit Station
    ID 180
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sunset TC Max Station
    140 yd • 2 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
    Gresham Central TC Max Station
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Sandy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound)
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sandy
    Walk to
    Sandy
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From North Plains to Sandy by bus

To get from North Plains to Sandy in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from North Plains, Or station to Union Station, Portland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FX2 bus and finally take the SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS bus from Gresham Central Transit Center station to Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The bus and light rail schedule from North Plains may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Sandy on the Moovit app.

139min
Bus - 55
Bus - FX2FX2
Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
Walk to Sandy
Leaves from North Plains, Or

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Plains
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Portland (Eastbound)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station, Portland
    ID 188
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW 5th & Hoyt
    ID 9302
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - FX2FX2
    Wait for bus
    FX2
    Cleveland Ave Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    ID 8199
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Sandy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound)
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sandy
    Walk to
    Sandy
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Plains to Sandy

The distance between North Plains, Portland, OR and Sandy, Portland, OR is approximately 45.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Plains to Sandy by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland, OR – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from North Plains to Sandy

To check the bus and light rail schedule from North Plains to Sandy using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (North Plains) and destination (Sandy), 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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From North Plains to Sandy by bus

To get from North Plains to Sandy in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from North Plains, Or station to Union Station, Portland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FX2 bus and finally take the SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS bus from Gresham Central Transit Center station to Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The bus and light rail schedule from North Plains may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Sandy on the Moovit app.

139min
Bus - 55
Bus - FX2FX2
Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
Walk to Sandy
Leaves from North Plains, Or

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Plains
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Portland (Eastbound)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station, Portland
    ID 188
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW 5th & Hoyt
    ID 9302
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - FX2FX2
    Wait for bus
    FX2
    Cleveland Ave Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    ID 8199
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Sandy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound)
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sandy
    Walk to
    Sandy
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Plains to Sandy?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 5, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Plains to Sandy?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line FX2, Bus line SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Portland (Eastbound) station near North Plains to Sunset Transit Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Sunset Transit Station station near Sandy in Portland, OR.

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

    The total travel time between North Plains and Sandy in Portland, OR by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Portland (Eastbound) stop near North Plains in Portland, OR.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sunset Transit Station stop, which is closest to Sandy in Portland, OR.

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