Portland Airport shuttles are widely available for those who are in need of airport transportation. Most of these shuttles come in the form of spacious vans, and they are especially ideal for travelers who have a lot of luggage to transport. The PDX Airport shuttles can see you sharing a ride with strangers to save some money or taking a private shuttle, which is more favorable should you be traveling in a group or want to get to your intended destination in a more timely fashion. Other Portland Airport transportation options complement the shuttle possibilities, only making it even easier to get from the terminal to the downtown area, or wherever else you need to go.

The Portland Airport shuttles are available at the terminal's lower roadway, with the center of this roadway being the optimal place to pick your ride up. This is the same pickup area that is used for taxis and chauffeured town cars, not to mention the complimentary shuttle vans that some of the area hotels offer. Travelers in need of PDX Airport shuttles should inquire with their hotel of choice about free shuttle service, just in case it is available. The airport hotels almost always offer free shuttle service for their guests, but they aren't the only ones, so it's worth checking up on.

The bulk of the Portland Airport shuttles head downtown, though you can also arrange for door-to-door trips should you be staying at a hotel or vacation rental that can be found outside of the downtown core. When going downtown is the plan, the ride should take around 20 to 40 minutes. Take a taxi, and you will likely get there even faster if that is important.

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When time is not the main concern, or you just want to save money on your Portland Airport transportation, you can rely on public transportation. Taking the MAX light rail train from the airport to the downtown area is arguably the best way to go, as the price is low and it only takes about 35 minutes to execute the trip. The MAX system runs from 5 a.m. to midnight, and the ending point along the airport to downtown route is the Pioneer Courthouse Square. MAX also goes straight to some hotels.

Hopping on one of the Portland Airport shuttles, taking a taxi, hiring a town car, and taking a bus or train aren't the only options when it comes to airport transportation. It is also possible to rent a car and do the driving yourself. A number of major rental car agencies have a presence at the airport, and thanks to an ample amount of highway signs, getting downtown is a relatively easy pursuit once you've secured your wheels. Since the drive into Downtown Portland from the airport involves staying on interstates, the trip in usually only takes about twenty minutes.

Regardless of your Portland Airport transportation preferences, you can pick up some helpful information on Portland transportation in general once you arrive at the airport. The information booth that can be found near the baggage claim is the place to go for this information, and you can also pick up some info on area attractions or grab a city map there.