How to get to Central in Portland by Bus or Light Rail?

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Directions to Central (Portland) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Central

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How to get to Central by Bus?

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Bus stations near Central in Portland

  • W Burnside & NW 10th (West),2 min walk,
  • SW Washington & 9th (West),4 min walk,
  • Sw 6th & Stark,6 min walk,
  • SW 6th & Alder (North),7 min walk,
  • Sw 6th & Washington,8 min walk,

Streetcar stations near Central in Portland

  • Central Library (North),2 min walk,
  • SW 11th & Taylor (South),2 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Central in Portland

  • Galleria/SW 10th Ave,5 min walk,

Bus lines to Central in Portland

  • 20,Beaverton Transit Center (South),
  • 15,SW Washington & 5th Ave (West),
  • 63,SW 6th & Yamhill (North),
  • 1,SW 6th & Harvey Milk (North),
  • FX2,NW 5th & Hoyt (South),
  • 12,Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center (West),
  • 19,Gateway TC (Drop Off Only Stop) (North),
  • 8,NE M L King & Lombard St (North),
  • 9,NW 6th & Flanders (North),
  • 17,2500 Block NE Saratoga (West),
  • 4,Fessenden,
  • 35,Macadam/Greeley,
  • 44,Capitol Hwy/Mocks Crest,
  • 54,Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Central?

    The closest stations to Central are:

    • W Burnside & NW 10th (West) is 48 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Central Library (North) is 83 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • SW 11th & Taylor (South) is 102 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • SW Washington & 9th (West) is 256 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Galleria/SW 10th Ave is 383 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Sw 6th & Stark is 454 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • SW 6th & Alder (North) is 513 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Sw 6th & Washington is 587 yards away, 8 min walk.

  • Which Bus lines stop near Central?

    These Bus lines stop near Central: 14, 17, 19, 20, 9, FX2

  • Which Light Rail lines stop near Central?

    These Light Rail lines stop near Central: BLUE, GREEN, RED

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Central in Portland?

    The nearest light rail station to Central in Portland is Galleria/SW 10th Ave. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Central in Portland?

    The nearest bus stop to Central in Portland is W Burnside & NW 10th (West). It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest streetcar station to Central in Portland?

    The nearest streetcar stations to Central in Portland are Central Library (North) and SW 11th & Taylor (South). The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Light Rail to Central in Portland?

    The BLUE is the first Light Rail that goes to Central in Portland. It stops nearby at 5:32 AM.

  • What time is the last Light Rail to Central in Portland?

    The BLUE is the last Light Rail that goes to Central in Portland. It stops nearby at 1:30 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Central in Portland?

    The 8 is the first Bus that goes to Central in Portland. It stops nearby at 4:51 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Central in Portland?

    The 4 is the last Bus that goes to Central in Portland. It stops nearby at 1:37 AM.

  • What time is the first Streetcar to Central in Portland?

    The NS is the first Streetcar that goes to Central in Portland. It stops nearby at 6:01 AM.

  • What time is the last Streetcar to Central in Portland?

    The NS is the last Streetcar that goes to Central in Portland. It stops nearby at 11:47 PM.

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