How to get fromPortland to Carnationby tram, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Carnation by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Tram, line 57 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square North station to Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC stationtram MAX Blue Line
2. Take the bus from Hillsboro Transit Center to 2900 Block Pacific Avebus 57
1h 17m
Drive 23.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Carnationcar 23.2 mi
39 min
$5–7
Line 20 bus, line 48 bus, line 57 bus
1. Take the bus from W Burnside & NW 5th to Sunset Transit Centerbus 20
2. Take the bus from Sunset Transit Center to Hillsboro Transit Centerbus 48
3. Take the bus from Hillsboro Transit Center to Pacific Ave & Hawthornebus 57
1h 52m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portland to Carnationtaxi 23.2 mi
39 min
$85–110

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Distance: 22.9 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Carnation, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from W Burnside & NW 5th to Pacific Ave & Hawthorne via Sunset Transit Center and Hillsboro Transit Center in around 1h 52m.

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