There are 6 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Pioneer Square North stationtram MAX Red Line
37 min$3Drive 9.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portlandcar 9.1 mi
18 min$2–3Line 12 bus
- Take the bus from Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center to SW 5th & Morrisonbus 12 / ...
55 min$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portlandtaxi 9.1 mi
18 min$35–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to Downtown Portland9.1 mi
18 minLine 292 bus
- Take the bus from Portland International Airport - Arrivals to SW 5th & Morrisonbus 292
1h 4m$3
Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland International Airport - Arrivals and arriving at SW 5th & Morrison. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland Int'l Airport station station and arriving at Pioneer Square North station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Downtown Portland is 12 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland without a car is to tram which takes 37 min and costs $3.
The tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Pioneer Square North station takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland train services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from Portland Int'l Airport station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at SW 5th & Morrison station.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), 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.
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Pioneer Square North station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center to SW 5th & Morrison
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from Portland International Airport - Arrivals to SW 5th & Morrison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PDX to Downtown Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Broadway Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-333-3333
- Website
- broadwaycab.com
Radio Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-227-1212
- Website
- radiocab.net
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More Questions & Answers
Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland train services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at Pioneer Square North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Downtown Portland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.