OVERVIEW
DRIVING
PDX is about 12 miles from downtown Portland. The drive to or from the city center takes about 30-45 minutes during non-peak traffic hours.
Passenger pick-up: PDX has a free cell phone waiting lot where drivers can wait for up to 30 minutes for arriving passengers. The lot is located off of Northeast 82nd Avenue, on Northeast Air Cargo Road.
PARKING
All lots for motorists are located on Airport Way with direct access to I-205. Motorcycle and bicycle parking is free.
Cheapest: The Economy Lot is $3 an hour and $8 daily (the seventh day is free). Free shuttle service connects to all terminals.
Most convenient: The parking garage next to the terminal is $24 daily and $3 per hour. It has more than 3,000 spaces.
Check current availability at Parking at PDX, or call 877-PDX-INFO.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
TriMet Max Red Line: Light rail service runs every 15 minutes from PDX through downtown Portland to Beaverton. It costs $2 to get into the city on the Red Line, which has 10 Portland stops.
Shuttle/Limo: Daily, 24-hour shuttle service between PDX and downtown Portland is about $17 per passenger. Executive cars are generally available daily from 6:30 a.m. to midnight for $45 per passenger.
Cab: Five taxi companies serve the airport at all times. The fare from PDX to downtown Portland is $27 to $32.
Get more ground transportation information and maps.
RENTAL CARS AT PDX
Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Budget and Dollar are in the Car Rental Center on the first floor of the parking garage. Alamo, National and Thrifty have kiosks just outside this area. Get more info.
GETTING AROUND THE AIRPORT
See a map
AMENITIES/USEFUL INFORMATION
Information for disabled travelers
Lost and Found: The office is on the baggage claim level across from carousel 10; call 503-460-4272 or 800-547-8411, Ext. 4272
Business: Airport business amenities are found at the PDX Conference Center. Fax machines, copy machines and work stations with computer ports are widely available. Standard hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wireless Internet: Get free access throughout much of the main level, including most gates, the Oregon Market and food court, and lobby areas near the north and south security checkpoints.
ATMs: Near the inspection points near Concourse A/B/C and D/E and on the lower level in baggage claim 5.
