There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Multnomah Falls by tram, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Tram, bus • 1h 51m
Cheapest option
Taxi • 34 min
3 alternative options
Tram, bus via NW 6th & Davis station • 1h 57m
Line 19 bus, bus • 2h 5m
Drive • 34 min
Portland to Multnomah Falls by tram and bus
The journey time between Portland and Multnomah Falls is around 1h 51m and covers a distance of around 30 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Portland TriMet and CAT, the Portland to Multnomah Falls service departs from Rose Quarter TC station and arrives in Multnomah Falls. Typically 54 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Multnomah Falls is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Multnomah Falls is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs $80 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Multnomah Falls. However, there are services departing from W Burnside & SW 6th and arriving at Multnomah Falls via Gateway Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Portland and Multnomah Falls is 28 miles. The road distance is 29.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Multnomah Falls without a car is to tram and bus which takes 1h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Portland to Multnomah Falls, including transfers.
Portland to Multnomah Falls bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from W Burnside & SW 6th station.
Portland to Multnomah Falls bus services, operated by CAT, arrive at Multnomah Falls station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Multnomah Falls is 30 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Portland to Multnomah Falls.
There are 30+ hotels available in Multnomah Falls. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

- Distance: 27.5 miles
- Duration: 1h 51m
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Multnomah Falls, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland to Multnomah Falls via NE Pacific St & The Oregon Clinic and Gateway Transit Center in around 2h 5m.

- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- Website
- trimet.org
Tram from Rose Quarter TC station to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Youth, Seniors and Disabled
- $2
- Adult
- $3
Tram from NW 6th & Davis station to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Youth, Seniors and Disabled
- $2
- Adult
- $3

- Phone
- +1 541-386-4202
- info@ridecatbus.org
- Website
- ridecatbus.org
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to Multnomah Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- CAT

- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- Website
- trimet.org
Bus from W Burnside & SW 6th to NE Pacific St & The Oregon Clinic
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Youth, Seniors and Disabled
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $80 - $100
Radio Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-227-1212
- Website
- radiocab.net
Portland Taxi
- Phone
- +1 503-256-5400
- Website
- portlandtaxi.net
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