2019 TRB AppCon Transportation Information
Hotel Information
The 17th TRB Transportation Planning Applications Conference will be June 2-5, 2019 in Portland, Oregon at the Hilton Portland Downtown.
Conference Hotel Early Bird rate: $184 + 15.3% taxes
(Room block open by the time conference registration opens and closes at or around May 1st, depending on availability)
Transportation to/from the Airport
Taxi Cab
Takes about 25-40 minutes, depending on traffic. Cost is around $32.00- $38.00
Town Car Service
Hotel has a preferred agreement with AVION Towncar. Service can be arranged by calling (503) 516-9600. Arrangements can also be made through the Concierge (503) 226-1611 (ext. 2170). Estimated cost from the hotel or airport for up to two (2) people is $45.00 plus gratuity. Nominal fee for additional passengers up to a total of four.
Shuttle
Blue Star Airport Shuttle serves four hotels in the downtown area, including the Hilton Portland Downtown & Executive Tower. The Downtown Express Portland Airport Shuttle service offers regularly scheduled stops from 4:50am to 6:50pm. Shuttle runs every 30 minutes. No reservations are required during the hours of 4:50am to 6:50pm. Guests needing service after hours can make arrangements by calling their office at 503-249-1837.
Pick up area at the Hilton Portland Downtown is out the rear entrance on Broadway between Taylor St. and Salmon St. Pickup at the Portland International Airport is at the Scheduled Buses and Vans pickup area by Island #2. The fee for this service is $14.00 per passenger, one way, or $28 per passenger, round trip. More information can be found on their website.
There are a number of other independently run shuttle services that provide airport to hotel service. At the airport there is a “Ground Transportation Area” where all of these shuttles park for fares. Costs vary depending on number of people riding and the provider.
MAX Light Rail
Portland’s “above ground subway.” From the airport, follow signs from baggage claim to MAX / Light Rail. Take the Red Line to the Pioneer Square North Station. The hotel is approximately 0.2 miles from the station.
To return, depart lobby onto 6th Avenue and turn left. Walk one block north to Pioneer Square South platform located on Yamhill Street (NOTE: kiosks at Pioneer Square South do not accept cash). Board the Red Line train towards the Portland International Airport.
Tickets may be purchased before you exit the airport, or on the platform. Cost is $2.50 per person, per trip and takes about 45 minutes. More information, including maps, timetables and instructions on how to pay your fare is available on their website.