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How to get fromPortland Airport to Downtown Portlandby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland Airport to Downtown Portland by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Pioneer Square North stationtram tram MAX Red Line
    37 min
    $3

  2. Drive 9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland Airport to Downtown Portlandcar car 9 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center to SW 5th & Morrisonbus bus 12 / ...
    55 min
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portland Airport to Downtown Portlandtaxi taxi 9 mi
    18 min
    $35–45

  5. Line 292 bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland International Airport - Arrivals to SW 5th & Morrisonbus bus 292
    1h 4m
    $3

Portland Airport to Downtown Portland by tram

Calendar522Weekly Trams
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.8 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

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

Portland TriMet operates a vehicle from Portland Int'l Airport station to Pioneer Square North station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Portland TriMet operates a bus from Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center to SW 5th & Morrison every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min.

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