What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo is to tram which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Portland and Oregon Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from SW 5th & Morrison and arriving at MAX Station/Oregon Zoo station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Portland and Oregon Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Galleria/SW 10th Ave station station and arriving at Washington Park station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo?

The distance between Downtown Portland and Oregon Zoo is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo without a car is to tram which takes 16 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo?

The tram from Galleria/SW 10th Ave station to Washington Park station takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo bus from?

Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from SW 5th & Morrison station.

Where do I catch the Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo train from?

Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo train services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from Galleria/SW 10th Ave station.

Where does the Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo bus arrive?

Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at MAX Station/Oregon Zoo.

Where does the Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo train arrive?

Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo train services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at Washington Park station.

Where can I stay near Oregon Zoo?

There are 784+ hotels available in Oregon Zoo.

Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo - 4 ways to travel via tram, and line 288 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from Galleria/SW 10th Ave station to Washington Park stationtram MAX Blue Line / ...
16 min
$3
Line 288 bus
1. Take the bus from SW 5th & Morrison to MAX Station/Oregon Zoobus 288
20 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Portland to Oregon Zootaxi 2.2 mi
4 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoowalk 3.2 mi
1h 1m

Downtown Portland to Oregon Zoo by tram and foot

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Distance: 2.4 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Downtown Portland, OR, USA and Oregon Zoo, OR, USA?

Portland TriMet operates a vehicle from Galleria/SW 10th Ave station to Washington Park station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Portland TriMet operates a bus from SW 5th & Morrison to MAX Station/Oregon Zoo 5 times a week, and the journey takes 12 min.

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