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How to get fromPortland State University to Downtown Portlandby tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland State University to Downtown Portland by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from PSU Urban Center/SW 6th & Montgomery station to Pioneer Courthouse/SW 6th Ave stationtram tram MAX Yellow Line
    5 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from SW 6th & Market to SW 6th & Taylorbus bus 1 / ...
    8 min
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portland State University to Downtown Portlandtaxi taxi 4,080 ft
    2 min
    $6–9

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Portland State University to Downtown Portlandwalk walk 3,340 ft
    12 min

  5. Tram via Central Library

    1. Take the tram from SW Park & Mill to Central Librarytram tram Ns / ...
    8 min
    $2

Portland State University to Downtown Portland by foot and tram

Calendar496Weekly Services
Duration5 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,530 ft
  • Duration: 5 min

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

Portland TriMet operates a vehicle from PSU Urban Center/SW 6th & Montgomery station to Pioneer Courthouse/SW 6th Ave station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Portland TriMet operates a bus from SW 6th & Market to SW 6th & Taylor every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 4 min. C-Tran also services this route hourly.

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