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Arrival day is on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Meet the group at Embassy Suites Downtown Portland in Portland, OR
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Monday, October 13, 2025 in Portland, OR at Embassy Suites Downtown Portland
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.
Portland International Airport (PDX)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is ~20 mins (varies with traffic) .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 8 miles .
Radio Cab or Broadway Cab to Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
Taxi
Taxis are available at the airport. Exit baggage claim area on the lower level and walk to the third island (closest to the parking garage). Two local companies are Radio Cab (503-227-1212) and Broadway Cab (503-333-3333). If you need a taxi equipped to transport wheelchairs, contact Radio Cab (503-227-1212). Advance reservations are recommended for this service.
Portland International Airport (PDX)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 20 minutes. may vary due to traffic. .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 12 Miles .
Cab Service to Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
Taxi
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Taxis are available at the airport. Two local companies are Radio Cab (503-227-1212) and Broadway Cab (503-227-1234). If you need a taxi equipped to transport wheelchairs, contact Radio Cab. Advanced reservations are recommended for this service. Uber and Lyft are also available in Portland.
Portland International Airport (PDX)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 40 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 8 miles .
Tri-Met MAX light rail to Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
Public Transportation
Cost: $2.80. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
The Tri-Met Max/Light Rail can be found on the main level, beyond the Starbucks. The Red Line departs every 15 minutes. Instructions from the Airport MAX Station: 1) Purchase one ticket for each person in your traveling party. 2) Board MAX Red Line towards City Center & Beaverton TC. 3) Exit at Oak Street / SW 1st Ave Eastbound 4) Head west on SW Oak St toward SW 1st Ave 5) Turn right onto SW 1st Ave and walk one block 6) Turn left onto SW Pine St 7) Continue straight for two and a half blocks. The hotel is on the right after crossing over SW 3rd Ave. Visit www.trimet.org for fares and additional information.
Arrival day is on 10/3/2025.
Meet the group at Embassy Suites Downtown Portland in Portland, OR.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Monday, October 13, 2025 in Portland, OR at Embassy Suites Downtown Portland.
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Valet parking is available at $59/night at the Embassy Suites Portland Downtown.
I-5 to Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
Travel I-5 South to exit 300B toward US-26 E/OR-99E/Omsi/Oregon City Take the exit toward Morrison St/City Ctr Continue on SE Morrison Bridge. Drive to SW Pine St, taking the SE Morrison Bridge Turn right onto SW 2nd Ave Turn left onto SW Pine St The hotel is on the right after crossing over SW 3rd Ave. OR Travel I-5 North to (left) exit 299B toward City Ctr Take OR-99W/S Naito Pkwy/Pacific Hwy W to SW Pine St. Continue onto S Harbor Dr. Turn right onto OR-99W/S Naito Pkwy/Pacific Hwy W Turn left onto SW Pine St The hotel is on the right after crossing over SW 3rd Ave.
I-205 to Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
Take exit 21B for US-30 W/I-84W toward Portland Continue for 6 miles Use the middle lane to take exit toward OMSI/City Ctr Take exit towards City Ctr/Morrison St Continue onto SE Morrison Bridge Turn right onto SW 2nd Ave Turn left onto SW Pine St The hotel is on your right after crossing over SW 3rd Ave
Arrival day is on 10/3/2025.
Meet the group at Embassy Suites Downtown Portland in Portland, OR.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Monday, October 13, 2025 in Portland, OR at Embassy Suites Downtown Portland.
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Portland Greyhound Bus Station
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 7 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 0.6 miles .
TriMet MAX Light Rail to Embassy Suites
Public Transportation
Phone: 5032387433
Cost: Please contact transfer service directly for rates.. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Walk about 2 minutes to the Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan MAX Stop Board the MAX Green Line toward City Center/PSU Get off at SW 5th & Oak MAX Station Walk 3 miles to get to the hotel