A variety of options are available for traveling within or between OHSU campuses. Marquam Hill, South Waterfront and downtown Portland are each located less than a mile apart.

Patients and visitors

Concierge services helps visitors navigate campus and strive to answer any question. By phone: 503-494-8311. 

Concierge specialists provide:

• Directions around campus, garages and nearby areas.
• Information such as building names and public transit.
• Materials such as courtesy tram passes and maps.
• Help looking up appointments or other information.

Options available to all

A variety of services help people travel between OHSU sites depending on the location and time of day. When your preferred option is not available, alternatives may provide a similar connection.

For schedule, fare, eligibility and other information, click on each mode.

Portland Aerial Tram is a 4 minute ride, every 5 minutes between the waterfront and hill.

• Currently modified. Details here.
• Locations: Marquam Hill; South Waterfront.
• Free with badge or courtesy ticket.
• Recommended for traveling between Marquam Hill and South Waterfront.

TriMet provides frequent service buses and light rail. 

• Location: Portland Metro Region.
• Fare or transit pass required.
• Recommended for most trips within the region.

Portland Streetcar provides central city rail service.

• Locations: Central east and west Portland; South Waterfront.
• Fare required or free with badge.
• Recommended for central city trips or connections to TriMet.

Biketown provides one way or round trip electric-assist bike share around Portland.

• Locations: South Waterfront; downtown Portland; central east Portland.
• Recommended for bike trips within Portland.

Additional options within Portland include Lyft, Uber and a variety of e-scooter companies.

Zipcar provides round trip cars by the hour.

• Locations: Marquam Hill; South Waterfront; Portland Metro Region.
• Personal or department accounts possible.
• Recommended for trips requiring a vehicle for more than 30 minutes.