There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Portland Airport (PDX) by tram, bus, taxi, car or towncar
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Bus
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Take the bus from Portland Union Station to Portland International Airport
Line 12 bus
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Take the line 12 bus from W Burnside & SW 6th to Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Portland to Portland Airport (PDX)
Drive
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Drive from Portland to Portland Airport (PDX)
Towncar
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Take a town car from Portland to Portland Airport
Portland to Portland Airport (PDX) by tram
The tram journey time between Portland and Portland Airport (PDX) is around 29 min and covers a distance of around 11 miles. Operated by Portland TriMet, the Portland to Portland Airport (PDX) tram service departs from Rose Quarter TC station and arrives in Portland Int'l Airport station. Typically 487 trams run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Portland Airport (PDX) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The quickest way to get from Portland to Portland Airport (PDX) is to taxi which costs $26 - $31 and takes 16 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland Union Station station and arriving at Portland International Airport. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rose Quarter TC station station and arriving at Portland Int'l Airport station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
It is 6 miles from Portland to Portland Airport (PDX). It is approximately 9 miles to drive.
The best way to get from Portland to Portland Airport (PDX) without a car is to tram which takes 29 min and costs $3.
The tram from Rose Quarter TC station to Portland Int'l Airport station takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Portland to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Central Oregon Breeze, depart from Portland Union Station.
Portland to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from Rose Quarter TC station.
Portland to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by Central Oregon Breeze, arrive at Portland International Airport station.

- Distance: 6.1 miles
- Duration: 29 min
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Portland Airport (PDX), USA?
Portland TriMet operates a vehicle from Rose Quarter TC station to Portland Int'l Airport station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 - $3 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Central Oregon Breeze operates a bus from Portland Union Station to Portland International Airport 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15 - $24 and the journey takes 30 min.

- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- Website
- trimet.org
Tram from Rose Quarter TC station to Portland Int'l Airport station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3

- Website
- cobreeze.com
Bus from Portland Union Station to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15 - $24
- Schedules at
- cobreeze.com
- Economy
- $15 - $19
- Premium
- $19 - $24
- Walk On
- $19 - $24

- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- Website
- trimet.org
Bus from W Burnside & SW 6th to Parkrose/ Sumner Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Youth, Seniors and Disabled
- $2

Jayride is an online booking service for pick up or drop off at airports, using a pre-pay, fixed-price model. You’ll be provided with a choice of transfer companies, from luxury limos to maxi taxis, private cars to shuttle buses, depending on your journey, along with passenger reviews and star ratings. On booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the contact details of your transfer company and meeting instructions for your trip.
Contact Details
- Website
- jayride.com
Towncar from Portland to Portland Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $110 - $160
- Private
- $110 - $160
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $26 - $31
Radio Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-227-1212
- Website
- radiocab.net
Portland Taxi
- Phone
- +1 503-256-5400
- Website
- portlandtaxi.net
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at Portland Int'l Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Portland Airport (PDX) is 9 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Portland to Portland Airport (PDX).
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