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How to get to Old Town in Portland by bus or light rail?

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Directions to Old Town (Portland) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Old Town

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How to get to Old Town by bus?

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Bus stations near Old Town in Portland

  • W Burnside & SW 2nd (East),2 min walk,
  • W Burnside & SW 5th (East),3 min walk,
  • NW 5th & Couch St,3 min walk,
  • SW 5th & Pine (South),3 min walk,
  • SW 6th & W Burnside (North),3 min walk,
  • NW 5th & Davis (South),4 min walk,
  • NW 5th & Davis SB,4 min walk,
  • NW Everett & 5th (East),5 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Old Town in Portland

  • Skidmore Fountain,4 min walk,

Bus lines to Old Town in Portland

  • 12,Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center (West),
  • 19,Flavel & I-205 Overpass (East),
  • 20,Beaverton Transit Center (South),
  • 54,SW Broadway & W Burnside (North),
  • GREEN,MAX Green Line,
  • ORANGE,Orange Night Bus,
  • ORANGE,MAX Orange Line,
  • YELLOW,MAX Yellow Line,
  • 1,SW Nevada Ct & 54th (West),
  • 4,SW Jefferson & 5th (West),
  • 8,SW 5th & Morrison (South),
  • 35,Oregon City Transit Center (West),
  • 44,PCC Sylvania Main Stop (South),
  • 99,SW 6th & W Burnside (North),
  • 9,SE Powell & 92nd (East),
  • 17,2500 Block NE Saratoga (West),
  • FX2,Cleveland Ave Park & Ride (East),
  • 105,SW 5th & Morrison SB,
  • 105X,SW 5th & Harrison SB,
  • 16,NW Gillihan Rd & Sauvie Island (West),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Old Town?

    The closest stations to Old Town are:

    • W Burnside & SW 2nd (East) is 96 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • W Burnside & SW 5th (East) is 119 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • NW 5th & Couch St is 157 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • SW 5th & Pine (South) is 213 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • SW 6th & W Burnside (North) is 222 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • NW 5th & Davis (South) is 250 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • NW 5th & Davis SB is 260 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Skidmore Fountain is 273 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • NW Everett & 5th (East) is 353 yards away, 5 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Old Town?

    These bus lines stop near Old Town: 17, 19, 20, 36, 4, 44, 56, 9.

  • Which light rail lines stop near Old Town?

    These light rail lines stop near Old Town: GREEN, RED.

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

    The nearest light rail station to Old Town in Portland is Skidmore Fountain. It’s a 4 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Old Town in Portland is W Burnside & SW 2nd (East). It’s a 2 min walk away.

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

    The ORANGE is the first light rail that goes to Old Town in Portland. It stops nearby at 3:48 AM.

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

    The GREEN is the last light rail that goes to Old Town in Portland. It stops nearby at 1:38 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Old Town in Portland?

    The 8 is the first bus that goes to Old Town in Portland. It stops nearby at 4:52 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Old Town in Portland?

    The 4 is the last bus that goes to Old Town in Portland. It stops nearby at 1:42 AM.

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Public Transit to Old Town in Portland

Wondering how to get to Old Town in Portland, United States? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Old Town with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Old Town? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: W Burnside & SW 2nd (East); W Burnside & SW 5th (East); NW 5th & Couch St; SW 5th & Pine (South); SW 6th & W Burnside (North); NW 5th & Davis (South); NW 5th & Davis SB; Skidmore Fountain; NW Everett & 5th (East).

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Old Town Address: W Burnside St street in Portland

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Old Town in Portland

Bus lines with stations closest to Old Town in Portland

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