Portland Transportation

As well as Portland International Airport, Portland is a very accessible city by road and rail from other cities in the United States and Canada.

Arriving by Air

Portland International Airport is nine miles away from downtowan Portland and is Oregon's main international and domestic gateway.

Arriving by Car

Portland is served four major roads: I-84 and Highway 26 run east-west, and I-5 and I-205 run north-south.

Getting Around Portland

Downtown Portland is a lively, bustling place so visitors are advised not to drive through the city if it can be avoided. The MAX light-rail line is an efficient, inexpensive alternative that links the downtown area of Portland with the suburbs.