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PDX - Portland, Oregon International Airport
Official Airport Website:
www.flypdx.com

Distance to Downtown:
9.5 miles (15.3 km)

Annual Passenger Volume:
14.0 million (2006)

TRANSIT FLY Review: The frequency and quality of public transit at Portland
International Airport might just make PDX the easiest airport in the country (for
an airport its size) to get to from the neighboring Downtown area. With MAX
Light Rail "RED LINE" Trains pulling up directly at the Southern end of the
Portland International Airport Terminal building, transit to airport couldn't be
much easier. MAX trains provide service to destinations throughout the Portland
metropolitan area for a mere $2.05 and make the trip from Downtown Portland in
to the Airport Train Station in around 30-35 minutes. We at TransitFly.com have
the highest regard for the MAX train service and encourage everyone to use it.
Portland Airport Shuttle Options
Portland Airport Train Options
Portland Airport Taxi Options
Portland Airport Parking Options
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Beaverton
Hillsboro Central / SE 3rd Avenue
Gresham Central
Fares*
$2.05
$2.05
$2.05
$2.05
$2.05
$2.05
Approx. Travel Time
32 mins.
35 mins.
38 mins.
59 mins.
94 mins.
44 mins.
*Passengers MUST have a valid MAX ticket before boarding the train.
Tickets are sold at TVM's at every station. To from the AIRPORT MAX
Station passengers should buy an "ALL ZONE" ticket.
Parking Option
Valet
Garage
Long Term
Economy
Motorcycle / Bicycle
Off-Airport Companies
Rates: Hourly / Daily
Connection to Terminals
YES - Upper Lvl Outer Lane
YES - Walkable
YES - Long Walk + Shuttle
NO - Shuttle Bus
YES - Walkable
NO - Shuttle Bus
Official PDX Parking Website:
www.portofportland.com/Parking.aspx

$10
$3
$3
$3
FREE
N/A
$30
$24
$14
$8*
FREE
$8
PDX Airport Transportation Options:
Shuttle Companies serving PDX:
(Many Available)

Official PDX Airport Shuttle info website:
http://flypdx.com/Grnd_Trans.aspx

Frequency: GOOD*
*Many providers serve PDX every 30 mins.

Reservation Required: NO*
*Varies by provider

Credit Cards Accepted: YES*
*Varies by provider

Tip Required: NO (10-15% Appreciated)

Overall Ease of Use: GOOD

Where to Catch: Passenger arriving at PDX Portland, Oregon
International Airport should proceed to the Lower Level roadway
directly outside of the baggage claim area. Passengers should look for
signs to "Door to Door Shuttles", which pickup at "Island #2" on the
airport drive.
Destination Guide
Portland (Downtown)
Fares
$14 ($25 round-trip)

Approx. Travel Time
30-45 mins.
TRIMET "MAX TRAIN" (Light Rail RED LINE Service)

Official MAX TRAIN Website:

http://trimet.org/max/index.htm

Direct Airport Service: YES*
*The MAX Red Line delivers passengers directly to the Portland
Internation Airport Terminal.

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 4:55 am - 11:56 pm
Saturday: 4:56 am - 11:56 pm
Sunday: 4:57 am - 11:37 pm

Frequency: EXCELLENT*
*Every 5 - 15 minutes

Exact Change Required: NO*
*Ticket Vending machines provide change.

Credit Cards Accepted: YES*
*TVM's machines accept:
(Visa, Mastercard)

Luggage OK?: YES

Overall Ease of Use: EXCELLENT

Where to Catch: After arriving at PDX Portland International Airport
passengers should follow signs to the "MAX TRAIN" by proceeding to
the Airport Terminal Lower Level. The MAX Train AIRPORT STATION is
directly adjacent to the Southern end of the Portland Airport Terminal.
Destination Guide
Portland (Downtown)
Fares*
$26-35
*Fares shown are approximate and do NOT include any required
gratuity.

TRANSIT FLY TIP
Radio Cab Co. has an online coupon for a $26 flat rate fare from
Downtown Portland to PDX. Fare is $27.50 from the Airport to
Downtown Portland. - Click here for the coupon
Taxi Companies Serving PDX:
Broadway Cab Co. (503) 227-1234
Green Cab Company (503) 252-4422
New Rose City Cab Co. (503) 282-7707
Portland Taxi Co. (503) 256-5400
Radio Cab Co. (503) 227-1212

Official PDX Portland Airport TAXI info website:
http://flypdx.com/Grnd_Trans.aspx

Frequency: Good

Tip Required: YES (10-15% typical)

Fare Determined by:
Varies by Taxi Co.

Exact Change Required: NO
(Taxi drivers make change for small bills)

Credit Cards Accepted: YES*
*Varies by Taxi company

Luggage Surcharge?: NO

Add'l Tolls/ Fees?:

Where to Catch:
After arriving at PDX Portland International Airport
passengers should proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly
outside of the baggage claim area. Taxi cabs are available at the
airport curb.
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