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

Directions to Central (Portland) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Central

  • BusBus: 12, 19, 4, 40, 54.
  • Light RailLight Rail: GREEN.
  • StreetcarStreetcar: A, NS.

How to get to Central by bus?

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Light Rail stations near Central in Portland

  • Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue, 1 min walk,
  • Pioneer Square North, 3 min walk,

Bus stops near Central in Portland

  • SW Washington & 5th Ave, 3 min walk,
  • SW 5th & Washington, 3 min walk,
  • NW 5th & Couch St, 4 min walk,
  • Sw 6th & Stark, 4 min walk,
  • SW 5th & Pine, 4 min walk,
  • W Burnside & NW 5th, 5 min walk,
  • SW 6th & W Burnside, 5 min walk,
  • SW 6th & Oak, 6 min walk,

Streetcar station near Central in Portland

  • NW 10th & Couch, 3 min walk,

Bus lines to Central in Portland

  • 15, Gateway TC (Drop Off Only Stop),
  • FX2, NW Irving & 5th,
  • 4, N Richmond & Syracuse,
  • BLUE, Blue Eastside Bus,
  • BLUE, Blue Westside Bus,
  • RED, Red Bus,
  • 1, SW 6th & Harvey Milk,
  • 12, SW 5th & Morrison,
  • 19, SE Flavel & I-205 Overpass,
  • 8, SW Sam Jackson Pk & OHSU,
  • 35, N Portsmouth & Willamette,
  • 40, SE Tacoma Park & Ride,
  • 44, SW 49th & PCC Sylvania Entrance,
  • 54, Beaverton Transit Center,
  • 20, Beaverton Transit Center,
  • 9, Gresham Central Transit Center,
  • 17, NE 27th & Dekum,
  • 105, I-5 Express,
  • 105X, I-5X Express,
  • 164, Fishers Landing Express,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Central?

    The closest stations to Central are:

    • Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue station is 65 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • SW Washington & 5th Ave stop is 152 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • SW 5th & Washington stop is 160 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Pioneer Square North station is 161 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • NW 10th & Couch station is 179 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • NW 5th & Couch St stop is 225 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Sw 6th & Stark stop is 289 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • SW 5th & Pine stop is 292 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • W Burnside & NW 5th stop is 350 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • SW 6th & W Burnside stop is 383 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • SW 6th & Oak stop is 451 yards away, 6 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Central?

    These bus lines stop near Central: 12, 19, 4, 40, 54.

  • Which light rail line stops near Central?

    GREEN (PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson Max Stn)

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

    The nearest light rail station to Central in Portland is Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue. It’s a 1 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stations to Central in Portland are SW Washington & 5th Ave and SW 5th & Washington. The closest one is a 3 min walk away.

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

    The nearest Streetcar station to Central in Portland is NW 10th & Couch. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Central in Portland?

    The ORANGE is the first light rail that goes to Central in Portland. It stops nearby at 3:45 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Central in Portland?

    The RED is the last light rail that goes to Central in Portland. It stops nearby at 1:08 AM.

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

    The RED is the first bus that goes to Central in Portland. It stops nearby at 3:01 AM.

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

    The RED is the last bus that goes to Central in Portland. It stops nearby at 3:02 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 6:50 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 11:50 PM.

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Public Transit to Central in Portland

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Central? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Pioneer Place/SW 5th Avenue; SW Washington & 5th Ave; SW 5th & Washington; Pioneer Square North; NW 10th & Couch; NW 5th & Couch St; Sw 6th & Stark; SW 5th & Pine; W Burnside & NW 5th; SW 6th & W Burnside; SW 6th & Oak.

Bus: 12, 19, 4, 40, 54, 15, FX2, BLUE, BLUE, RED, 8, 35, 44, 1.Light Rail: GREEN.Streetcar: A, NS.

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Central Address: 204 SW 5TH AVE street in Portland

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Central in Portland

Bus lines with stations closest to Central in Portland

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