Event travel guide

Going to a show in Portland, OR

Airport to venue, closest lodging, rideshare, taxis, black car and SUV pickup, parking and transit in Portland, OR, from official sources.

From the airport

Travel details for the Portland area.

Airports

Airport to the venue

The Oregon Convention Center is about eight miles from the airport. TriMet's MAX light rail serves both the airport and the center's front door. Source

Rideshare

Rideshare pickup is at the Transportation Plaza on Level 1 of the Short-Term Parking garage. Garage columns are labeled by provider, including Uber, Lyft and Wingz. Source

Taxis

Taxis pick up on Level 1 of the Short-Term Parking garage. Follow the signs to the Transportation Plaza and find the taxi pillar. The airport's list is shown below. Source

From an official list, in the order shown there. It may not be complete, and listing a company is not an endorsement. Check current fares with the operator.

Black car and SUV pickup

Limousines and town cars wait on the lower roadway outside baggage claim, at the far end nearest the parking garage. Companies shown are the first 12 of the 105 entries in the airport's list, and the list is not exhaustive. Source

From an official list, in the order shown there. It may not be complete, and listing a company is not an endorsement. Check current fares with the operator.

Public transit

The MAX Red Line station is at the south end of the terminal, reached from the ticket lobby or baggage claim level. Trains depart every 15 minutes. Source

Venues and closest lodging

Oregon Convention Center

Venue site

Parking. The underground garage is entered from NE Lloyd Boulevard for P1 or NE First Avenue for P2. Clearance is 7 feet on P1 and 9 feet on P2. Source

Transit. TriMet's MAX light rail stops about 300 times a day near the front door, connecting to downtown and the airport. Portland Streetcar also serves the area. Source

Closest lodging. The venue describes the Hyatt Regency Portland as across the street from the center. Source

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