How to get from Portland to South End
4 ways, 21 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 51 min | $2.5–3.5 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 51 min | $70–95 estimated |
| Metrocheapest | 1h 36m | $2–4 estimated |
| Bus | 1h 41m | $2–7 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:22 → 10:031h 41m · 1 changeTriMet 35$2–5
- 08:44 → 11:242h 40m · directTriMet 40$3–7
- 08:44 → 10:231h 39m · 1 changeTriMet MAX Orange Line$2–4
- 08:44 → 10:201h 36m · 2 changesTriMet MAX Orange Line$2–4
- 08:59 → 10:381h 39m · 1 changeTriMet MAX Orange Line$2–4
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Portland to South End?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 51 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 21 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Portland to South End?
- Metro is the cheapest, from $2. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How much is the bus from Portland to South End?
- Buses take about 1h 41m and cost $2–7 depending on operator and seat type. 2 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- Can I take the metro from Portland to South End?
- Yes. The metro takes about 1h 36m door to door and costs $2–4. 3 departures in this window.
- How far is South End from Portland by road?
- About 34 km, roughly 51 min of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $2.5–3.5; tolls and parking are extra.