How to get to Portland State University by bus or light rail?

Directions to Portland State University with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Portland State University

  • BusBus: 17, 35, 4, 40, 54.
  • Light RailLight Rail: ORANGE.
  • StreetcarStreetcar: A, NS.

How to get to Portland State University by bus?

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Bus stops near Portland State University

  • SW 5th & Harrison, 1 min walk,
  • SW 5th & Hall, 2 min walk,
  • SW Harrison & 4th, 2 min walk,
  • 300 Block SW Lincoln, 3 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Portland State University

  • Lincoln St/SW 3rd Ave Max Station, 2 min walk,
  • PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson, 2 min walk,

Streetcar stations near Portland State University

  • SW 3rd & Harrison, 3 min walk,

Bus lines to Portland State University

  • 4, N Richmond & Syracuse,
  • 9, Gresham Central Transit Center,
  • 17, NE Sunderland & Columbia River Corr Inst,
  • 44, PCC Sylvania Main Stop,
  • 1, SW 6th & Harvey Milk,
  • FX2, NW Irving & 5th,
  • 8, SW Sam Jackson Pk & OHSU,
  • 12, Tigard Transit Center,
  • 35, Oregon City Transit Center,
  • 40, 8300 Block SE Mcloughlin,
  • 54, Beaverton Transit Center,
  • ORANGE, Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt Max Stn,
  • 164, SW 5th & Harrison,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Portland State University?

    The closest stations to Portland State University are:

    • SW 5th & Harrison stop is 4 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • SW 5th & Hall stop is 81 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • SW Harrison & 4th stop is 87 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Lincoln St/SW 3rd Ave Max Station is 132 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson station is 154 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 300 Block SW Lincoln stop is 201 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • SW 3rd & Harrison station is 208 yards away, 3 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Portland State University?

    These bus lines stop near Portland State University: 17, 35, 4, 40, 54, 9, FX2.

  • Which light rail line stops near Portland State University?

    ORANGE (SE Park Ave Max Station)

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Portland State University?

    The nearest light rail stations to Portland State University are Lincoln St/SW 3rd Ave Max Station and PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Portland State University?

    The nearest bus station to Portland State University is SW 5th & Harrison. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest Streetcar station to Portland State University?

    The nearest Streetcar station to Portland State University is SW 3rd & Harrison. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Portland State University?

    The ORANGE is the first light rail that goes to Portland State University. It stops nearby at 3:55 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Portland State University?

    The YELLOW is the last light rail that goes to Portland State University. It stops nearby at 12:36 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Portland State University?

    The 8 is the first bus that goes to Portland State University. It stops nearby at 4:45 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Portland State University?

    The FX2 is the last bus that goes to Portland State University. It stops nearby at 1:48 AM.

  • What time is the first Streetcar to Portland State University?

    The NS is the first Streetcar that goes to Portland State University. It stops nearby at 6:04 AM.

  • What time is the last Streetcar to Portland State University?

    The NS is the last Streetcar that goes to Portland State University. It stops nearby at 11:36 PM.

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Public Transportation to Portland State University

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Portland State University? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: SW 5th & Harrison; SW 5th & Hall; SW Harrison & 4th; Lincoln St/SW 3rd Ave Max Station; PSU South/SW 5th & Jackson; 300 Block SW Lincoln; SW 3rd & Harrison.

Bus: 17, 35, 4, 40, 54, 9, FX2, 44, 1, 8, 12, ORANGE, 164.Light Rail: ORANGE.Streetcar: A, NS.

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Portland State University Address: Southwest Lincoln Street street in Portland

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Portland State UniversityPortland State University (PSU) is a public research university in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was founded in 1946 as a post-secondary educational institution for World War II veterans. It evolved into a four-year college over the next 20 years and was granted university status in 1969. It is one of two public universities in Oregon that are in a large city. It is governed by a board of trustees. PSU is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Portland State comprises seven constituent colleges, offering undergraduate degrees in 123 fields and postgraduate degrees in 117 fields. As of 2023, the university had a total enrollment of approximately 21,000 students. Its athletic teams are known as the Portland State Vikings, with school colors of green and white. They compete at the NCAA Division I level, primarily in the Big Sky Conference.
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