Nora

Hi,
We are arriving in Portland, OR at 10pm and
are wondering the travel time to Downtown
(I think to the Hilton) at that time from the airport via light rail. A co-worker told me it could take
1 1/2 to 2 hours because so few trains run at that time.
Any one out there who can confirm?
Thanks so much,
Nora

Sara

I too would like the answer to this. I'll be arriving at 11pm next week and have a hotel downtown. I read on here that a cab is about $22 to downtown from the airport. If it really takes that long to get that train at night, we will definitely take a cab.

doc

I know the train takes about 30 mins. But when I took it I got right on after my flight, and am not sure how often they run. I've never paid anything to use the train.

portlander

The Red Line runs every 15 minutes everyday beginning at 5 AM, with the last train leaving PDX at 11:30 PM. The trip from PDX to downtown Portland costs $1.55 and takes just 38 minutes.
If you don't pay, and a fare inspector catches you, you will pay a hefty fine.

beachbum

Schedules are different on weekends, but on weekdays it looks like the MAX train leaves PDX every 15 minutes or so until 10:30pm, then every 25-30 minutes until midnight. The ride to downtown is about 30 minutes, and will drop you within a few blocks of the Hilton (get off at Pioneer Square).

Schedules are not real clear, but take a look at www.tri-met.org. You should be looking for the light-rail (MAX) schedule to Portland and/or Hillsboro.

doc

I know the train takes about 30 mins. But when I took it I got right on after my flight, and am not sure how often they run. I've never paid anything to use the train.

PDX

try www.tri-met.org for a max schedule. It sholdn't take you more than an hour and a half tops! The max stops only a block or two away from the Hilton, should be easy. Just get off at Pioneer Square