Transport

Public

Public transport is pretty reasonable around Portland, though for any of our European friends - it's not *THAT* good. We've got a number of options for getting around, the most useful (and part of why we chose the house we are in) is the MAX line, light rail, but the others are:

• MAX Light Rail ($2.50/2h trip or $5/day)
• Bus line (same fare works on bus and light rail)
• Wes Commuter
• Portland Streetcar

We live a 15-20 minute walk from a light rail station, so it's a viable way to get out here if you wear comfy shoes!

Rental Cars

Portland has the usual array of rental cars. A rental car may be cheaper than cab fare if you're coming in by plane.

Taxi Companies

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We have not had great success with the taxi companies out here -- J has been stuck waiting at the door for both lost or entirely missing cabs on several occasions -- but in theory they serve this area, and they're mostly fine during the day.

Uber / Lyft

Uber and Lyft both operate in Portland. They are generally a bit cheaper and more reliable than the local taxi companies, if you're into rideshare services.

Airport

If you're coming from the PDX airport:

• The trip from PDX to Hillsboro via MAX takes around 1.5-2h, but only costs $2.50/person.
• Cab fare can cost $90 before tip from PDX to Hillsboro.
• Uber can be as low as around $50 depending on the time of day.
• A rental car may be a viable alternative to cab fare. Driving takes around 30-40 minutes during non-rush-hour. You'll be following signs to Portland, then Beaverton, then Hillsboro.