Getting Around Portland
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Portland Airport information
Approximate taxi fare: $18 USD
Located just three miles from downtown, the Portland International Jetport sees more than 1.5 million passengers each year. As Portland's premiere gateway, the jetport sees an average of 100 commercial planes take off or land daily. Portland International provides service to virtually every major U.S. city on 10 major carriers, and features non-stop flights to destinations including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, New York City and Washington, DC.
For passenger convenience, Portland International offers a number of services and amenities including a visitor information center, ATM machines, newsstands, a gift shop, coffee shop and restaurant.
Airline carriers serving Portland International Jetport
• AirTran
• Continental
• Delta
• Northwest
• United
• JetBlue
• US Airways
Thanks to the area's mild year-round weather, Portland International has only closed once for a period of over an hour in the past 20 years. To make traveling at the airport a more pleasant experience, travelers enjoy free wi-fi connectivity in most areas as well as no sales tax on food and drink purchases. The airport's conference center caters to business and event guests by providing meeting rooms and private computer work stations and business services. Long-term, daily and economy parking is available.
Located just three miles from downtown, the Portland International Jetport sees more than 1.5 million passengers each year. As Portland's premiere gateway, the jetport sees an average of 100 commercial planes take off or land daily. Portland International provides service to virtually every major U.S. city on 10 major carriers, and features non-stop flights to destinations including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, New York City and Washington, DC.
For passenger convenience, Portland International offers a number of services and amenities including a visitor information center, ATM machines, newsstands, a gift shop, coffee shop and restaurant.
Airline carriers serving Portland International Jetport
• AirTran
• Continental
• Delta
• Northwest
• United
• JetBlue
• US Airways
Thanks to the area's mild year-round weather, Portland International has only closed once for a period of over an hour in the past 20 years. To make traveling at the airport a more pleasant experience, travelers enjoy free wi-fi connectivity in most areas as well as no sales tax on food and drink purchases. The airport's conference center caters to business and event guests by providing meeting rooms and private computer work stations and business services. Long-term, daily and economy parking is available.
Portland Train information
Portland Amtrak Station
The Portland Amtrak Station serves the Downeaster line, which connects Portland with Boston. Described as the "most charming train on the continent" by Travel & Leisure magazine, the Downeaster runs five times daily from the Portland Transportation Center to Boston's North Station, with eight stops along the way. One way fare between Portland and Boston is $24.
The Portland Amtrak Station serves the Downeaster line, which connects Portland with Boston. Described as the "most charming train on the continent" by Travel & Leisure magazine, the Downeaster runs five times daily from the Portland Transportation Center to Boston's North Station, with eight stops along the way. One way fare between Portland and Boston is $24.
Portland Public information
Greater Portland Transit District (METRO) Bus Line
Provided by the Greater Portland Transit District, the METRO bus line features stops throughout the Portland area at hotels, shops, attractions and more. One-way fare is $1.25. Fare for seniors ages 60 and older is $0.60. Exact change is required.
Shuttles
Located outside the baggage claim area, Mermaid Transportation operates a Jetport Shuttle Service to downtown Portland and surrounding areas. In addition, several area hotels offer free shuttle service to and from Portland International Jetport including the Holiday Inn By the Bay Hotel and Convention Center.TaxisTaxis are plentiful at the Portland International Jetport. Taxis operate outside of the baggage claim area from the first flight departures in the morning to the final flight arrivals in the evening. Within the greater Portland area, fares are set at $1.90 for the first one-tenth of a mile and $0.40 for each additional mile, or a flat rate of $5, whichever is greater. Average fare from the airport to downtown Portland is $10.
Taxis
Taxis are plentiful at the Portland International Jetport. Taxis operate outside of the baggage claim area from the first flight departures in the morning to the final flight arrivals in the evening. Within the greater Portland area, fares are set at $1.90 for the first one-tenth of a mile and $0.40 for each additional mile, or a flat rate of $5, whichever is greater. Average fare from the airport to downtown Portland is $10.
Provided by the Greater Portland Transit District, the METRO bus line features stops throughout the Portland area at hotels, shops, attractions and more. One-way fare is $1.25. Fare for seniors ages 60 and older is $0.60. Exact change is required.
Shuttles
Located outside the baggage claim area, Mermaid Transportation operates a Jetport Shuttle Service to downtown Portland and surrounding areas. In addition, several area hotels offer free shuttle service to and from Portland International Jetport including the Holiday Inn By the Bay Hotel and Convention Center.TaxisTaxis are plentiful at the Portland International Jetport. Taxis operate outside of the baggage claim area from the first flight departures in the morning to the final flight arrivals in the evening. Within the greater Portland area, fares are set at $1.90 for the first one-tenth of a mile and $0.40 for each additional mile, or a flat rate of $5, whichever is greater. Average fare from the airport to downtown Portland is $10.
Taxis
Taxis are plentiful at the Portland International Jetport. Taxis operate outside of the baggage claim area from the first flight departures in the morning to the final flight arrivals in the evening. Within the greater Portland area, fares are set at $1.90 for the first one-tenth of a mile and $0.40 for each additional mile, or a flat rate of $5, whichever is greater. Average fare from the airport to downtown Portland is $10.
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