Plane
Arrival day is on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Meet the group at The Benson Portland in Portland, OR
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by opening lecture.
Your trip ends on: Friday, September 12, 2025 in Portland, OR at The Benson Portland
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after program wrap-up; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.
Ground Transportation Options
Program Arrival Airport
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 The Benson Portland
Taxi
*Advanced reservations are not required.
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.
Program Arrival Airport
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Ride share options in Portland
Ride Share
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Uber, Lyft and Wingz are available at the Portland International Airport. Book your ride on their app, exit the baggage claim area on the lower level and walk to the second island.
Program Arrival Airport
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 The Benson Portland
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 Pioneer Courthouse Square North (on SW Morrison St.)
4) From SW Morrison St. turn right onto SW Broadway
5) Continue 3 blocks on SW Broadway.
6) The hotel will be on the left after crossing over SW Harvey Milk St.
Visit www.trimet.org for fares and additional information.