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How to get from Hillsboro to Sandy by bus and light rail?

From Hillsboro to Sandy by bus and light rail

To get from Hillsboro to Sandy in Portland, OR, take the BLUE light rail from Hatfield Government Center station to Gresham Central TC Max Station station. Next, 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 10 min.

130min
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
Walk to Sandy
Leaves from Hatfield Government Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Hillsboro
  • 2
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Cleveland Ave Max Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gresham Central TC Max Station
    102 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Sandy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound)
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sandy
    Walk to
    Sandy
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Hillsboro to Sandy by bus

To get from Hillsboro to Sandy in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 48 bus from Hillsboro Transit Center station to SW Barnes & Cedar Hills Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 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 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4848
Bus - 2020
Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
Walk to Sandy
Leaves from Hillsboro Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center
    ID 9954
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Sunset Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW Barnes & Cedar Hills Blvd
    ID 9627
    44 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    NE Kelly & 8th (Gresham Central TC)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NE Kelly & 8th (Gresham Central TC)
    ID 14201
    100 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Sandy
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound)
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sandy
    Walk to
    Sandy
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hillsboro to Sandy

The distance between Hillsboro, Portland, OR and Sandy, Portland, OR is approximately 43.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hillsboro 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.

Public transit stations close to Hillsboro

Hillsboro is located at Hillsboro, Portland, OR and the nearest public transit station is SW Washington & Adams.

Bus stations close to Hillsboro:

  • SW Washington & Adams
  • SE Baseline St & 2nd
  • Hillsboro Transit Center

Public transit stations close to Sandy, Portland, OR

Sandy is located at Sandy, Portland, OR and the nearest public transit station is Sandy Marketplace (Bi-Mart/Grocery Outlet).

Bus stations close to Sandy:

  • Sandy Marketplace (Bi-Mart/Grocery Outlet)
  • Hwy 26 & Industrial Way
  • Hwy 26 at Mt Hood Athletic Club

From Hillsboro to Sandy by bus

To get from Hillsboro to Sandy in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 48 bus from Hillsboro Transit Center station to SW Barnes & Cedar Hills Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 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 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4848
Bus - 2020
Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
Walk to Sandy
Leaves from Hillsboro Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillsboro Transit Center
    ID 9954
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Sunset Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW Barnes & Cedar Hills Blvd
    ID 9627
    44 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    NE Kelly & 8th (Gresham Central TC)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NE Kelly & 8th (Gresham Central TC)
    ID 14201
    100 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Sandy
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound)
    20 min
  • 9
    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 Hillsboro to Sandy?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hillsboro to Sandy?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line 20, Bus line SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Hillsboro and Sandy in Portland, OR?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Hillsboro to Sandy in Portland, OR?

    The BLUE light rail line goes from Cleveland Ave Max Station station near Hillsboro to Gresham Central TC Max Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Gresham Central TC Max Station station near Sandy in Portland, OR

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

    The total travel time between Hillsboro and Sandy in Portland, OR by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Hillsboro to get to Sandy in Portland, OR?

    Get on the BLUE light rail from the Cleveland Ave Max Station station near Hillsboro in Portland, OR.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Hillsboro and Sandy in Portland, OR?

    Get off the light rail at the Gresham Central TC Max Station stop, which is closest to Sandy in Portland, OR.