Portland International Airport (PDX)
Portland (Oregon) Airport Transfer Guide
Portland International Airport is about 16 km from central Portland (Oregon). Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Portland International Airport (PDX) is about 16 km from central Portland (Oregon). A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 16 km
- Cheapest way in
- MAX Red Line
- Fastest
- MAX Red Line — 40 min traffic-immune
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Other ways from PDX into Portland (Oregon)
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MAX Red Line to Downtown | 40 min to Downtown Portland | Cheapest + traffic-immune |
| Metered taxi | 15-40 min | Direct + groups |
| Uber / Lyft | 15-40 min | App-based door-to-door |
| Blue Star Airport Shuttle | 30-60 min | Hotel drop-off + budget |
| Rental car (on-site) | 15-40 min | Multi-day + Oregon Coast + Willamette Valley |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Portland (Oregon) airport transport guide.
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Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Portland (Oregon).
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How your Portland (Oregon) pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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How far is Portland International Airport from central Portland (Oregon)?+
Portland International Airport (PDX) is about 16 km from central Portland (Oregon). Fastest way in: MAX Red Line — 40 min traffic-immune.
What is the cheapest way from PDX into Portland (Oregon)?+
MAX Red Line. Our Portland (Oregon) airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from PDX?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Portland (Oregon): you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
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