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How to get fromDowntown Portland to Lake Merwinby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Downtown Portland to Lake Merwin by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 105 bus, line 048 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from SW 6th & Yamhill to 99th Street Transit Center: Bay Abus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from 99th Street Transit Center: Bay A to E.Birch Ave & 6th Stbus bus 048
    3. Take the taxi from E.Birch Ave & 6th St to Lake Merwintaxi taxi
    2h 54m
    $87–112

  2. Drive  46.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Portland to Lake Merwincar car 46.1 mi
    1h 3m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Portland to Lake Merwintaxi taxi 46.1 mi
    1h 3m
    $160–200

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  • Distance: 50.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Downtown Portland, OR, USA and Lake Merwin, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Downtown Portland to Lake Merwin. However, you can take the line 105 bus to 99th Street Transit Center: Bay A, take the line 048 bus to E.Birch Ave & 6th St, then take the taxi to Lake Merwin. Alternatively, you can drive from Downtown Portland to Lake Merwin in around 1h 3m.

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