How to get from Portland Airport PDX to Sandy by bus and light rail?

From Portland Airport PDX to Sandy by bus and light rail

To get from Portland Airport PDX to Sandy in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the RED light rail from Portland International Airport station to NE 82nd Ave Max 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 1 hr 24 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Portland Airport PDX may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Sandy on the Moovit app.

84min
Light Rail - RED
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
Walk to Sandy
Leaves from Portland International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Portland Airport PDX
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds Max Stn
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    NE 82nd Ave Max Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Cleveland Ave Max Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gresham Central TC Max Station
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    90 yd • 2 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 Portland Airport PDX to Sandy

The distance between Portland Airport PDX, Portland, OR and Sandy, Portland, OR is approximately 25.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portland Airport PDX 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 Portland Airport PDX to Sandy

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Portland Airport PDX to Sandy using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Portland Airport PDX) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portland Airport PDX to Sandy?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Portland Airport PDX and Sandy?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Portland Airport PDX to Sandy?

    The RED light rail line goes from NE 82nd Ave Max Station near Portland Airport PDX in Portland to Gresham Central TC Max Station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Gresham Central TC Max Station near Sandy in Portland, OR.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portland Airport PDX to Sandy by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Portland Airport PDX in Portland and Sandy in Portland, OR by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Portland Airport PDX to get to Sandy?

    Get on the RED light rail from the NE 82nd Ave Max Station near Portland Airport PDX in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Portland Airport PDX and Sandy?

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

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