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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to South Waterfrontby tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to South Waterfront by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to NE 7th Ave stationtram tram MAX Red Line
    2. Take the tram from NE 7th & Holladay to S Moody & Meade Northtram tram A
    1h 1m
    $5

  2. Drive 10.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to South Waterfrontcar car 10.7 mi
    20 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 12 bus, line 40 bus

    1. Take the bus from Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center to SW 5th & Pinebus bus 12
    2. Take the bus from SW 5th & Pine to S Moody & Gainesbus bus 35 / ...
    1h 20m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portland Airport (PDX) to South Waterfronttaxi taxi 10.7 mi
    20 min
    $40–50

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to South Waterfrontrideshare rideshare 10.7 mi
    20 min

  6. Tram, line 40 bus

    1. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Rose Quarter TC stationtram tram MAX Red Line
    2. Take the bus from N Interstate & Multnomah to S Moody & Gainesbus bus 35 / ...
    1h 2m

Portland Airport (PDX) to South Waterfront by tram and foot

Calendar522Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and South Waterfront, OR, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Portland Int'l Airport station to South Waterfront via NE 7th Ave station, NE 7th & Holladay, and S Moody & Meade North in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portland Int'l Airport station to South Waterfront via Parkrose/Sumner TC station, Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center, SW 5th & Pine, and S Moody & Gaines in around 1h 20m.

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