Location & Travel
Location
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Getting to Portland
The Portland International Airport (airport code: PDX) is located approximately 11.5 miles (15-20 minutes) from downtown Portland and the Oregon Convention Center.
Airlines
Many airlines provide service to Portland International Airport. Feel free to book your travel with the airline(s) that best meets your needs.
Getting Around Portland
Getting around Portland is easy. Thanks to our partnership with Travel Portland, conference attendees will receive complimentary TriMet Hop passes for use during the conference.
These passes provide access to Portland's public transportation system, including MAX Light Rail, streetcars, and buses throughout the conference.
Portland's public transit system makes it easy to travel between the Oregon Convention Center and our conference hotels. Four of the five official conference hotels are located within one to two blocks of the convention center, while the DoubleTree by Hilton Portland is conveniently located along the MAX Light Rail line with a stop directly across the street.
Arriving from Portland International Airport (PDX)
The MAX Red Line offers direct service between Portland International Airport and the Oregon Convention Center area. The trip takes approximately 35 minutes and is one of the most economical transportation options available.
Before picking up your complimentary conference Hop pass, attendees may purchase:
$2.80 for a 2-hour ticket
$5.60 for a 24-hour ticket
Additional Resources
How Fare Inspectors See My Tap
Additional transit information is available at the TriMet website.
Ground Transportation
Rental Cars
There are many car rental companies that provide service at PDX. To pick up your car, follow signs to Rental Car Center from baggage claim. To drop off your car, follow signs on the lower roadway for Rental Car Return.
ACA offers exclusive members-only discounts through Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar Car Rental. Log in with your ACA username and password to view this member benefit.
App-based Rideshares
Arriving travelers at PDX have a new pick-up spot for rideshares and taxis. With more dedicated space, Lyft and Uber will now safely connect with passengers inside Level 1 of the Short-Term Parking garage instead of the main roadway. Once travelers deplane, they’ll be guided to the new location via the rideshare apps and airport signage to the “Transportation Plaza." The parking garage columns are labeled with the pick-up location for each service provider (Uber, Lyft, or Wingz).
Taxis
Arriving travelers at PDX have a new pick-up spot for taxis. Taxis now safely connect with passengers inside Level 1 of the Short-Term Parking garage instead of the main roadway. Once travelers deplane, they are guided to the new location and airport signage to the “Transportation Plaza." Once in the plaza, find the taxi pillar within the parking garage.
Airport Accessibility
PDX is dedicated to ensuring safe and convenient travel for everyone. Learn more about the services throughout the airport to make your next trip a pleasant one.
More Information
Learn more about ground transportation at FlyPDX.