How To Get From Portland International Airport To Downtown

Option 1: TriMet Max Red Line Train Option 2: Shuttle Bus Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare Option 4: Bicycle

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Option 1: TriMet Max Red Line Train

Travel time: 2 hours
For those on a budget, consider riding TriMet’s Red Line to downtown. Head to the south end of the terminal building at the baggage claim level. Running every 15 minutes, this light rail line travels right into the heart of downtown Portland.
Consider purchasingHop Fastpass, Portland’s integrated fare card.
Fare for TriMet is $2.80.
Cheapest

Option 2: Shuttle Bus

Some hotels and private companies offer shuttle bus service from Portland Airport to downtown. Check with your hotel and Portland Airport’s Information page.

Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare

Travel time: 20-30 minutes
Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Expect to pay at least $30-50 for a ride.

Option 4: Bicycle

Travel time: 1 hour
Yes. Seriously. You can bike from PDX to downtown. How many airports allow bicycle parking? Very few. Travel distance is about 9 miles making for a roughly 1 hour ride. Bike racks are located near the TriMet Max platform
Note: Portland Airport at the moment only allows for personal bicycle parking. There is no bikeshare available.
Learn more about biking from PDX.