Traveling to and Around Portland

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By Car and Train

For participants traveling to Portland by car, Oregon's interstate system into Portland consists of two major routes, Interstate 5, running north-south, and Interstate 84, running east-west along the Columbia River. Smaller connecting sections of the interstate include I-205, south of the Portland metro area, and I-405, running north-south on the west side of downtown Portland. Amtrak offers three convenient options for traveling via train to Portland’s Union Station. Cascades has three daily departures between Seattle and Portland, as well as daily service to Vancouver, B.C. Amtrak’s Coast Starlight has daily connections to Portland from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle; the Empire Builder travels east to Chicago with several stops along the way. Special discounts have been arranged with Amtrak. To receive a 10% discount on tickets, use the discount code below when calling to make reservations. Reservations made online are not subject to the discount. To receive discounts, please call for reservations.

  Discount Code Telephone Number
Amtrak X23L-966 800-872-1477

By Air

Portland International Airport (PDX) has five passenger terminals, A-E, serving 17 major airlines with over 300 arrivals and departures every day to 120 domestic and international locations. To access information on the airport, view a list of participating airlines, or check for non-stop flight options, please visit Portland International Airport.

Special discount fares have been arranged with American Airlines and Continental Airlines for participants traveling roundtrip to the 16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. To make reservations, call the numbers provided below, identify yourself as a participant of the 16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, and provide the appropriate discount codes. Please call or go online early to receive the largest discount available and note that some restrictions and service fees may apply.



Participating Airline Discount Code Telephone Number Internet Reservations
American Airlines A8147AC 800-433-1790 N/A
Continental Airlines BTF2CV, Z Code: ZUGA 800-468-7022 Visit Continental Airlines MeetingWorks and enter the Z code and Agreement code: ZUGABTF2CV to search for discounted rates.

Taxi, Shuttle, and Car Rental Services

Upon arrival at Portland International Airport, participants may choose from a variety of ground transportation options, including taxis, hotel and airport shuttle services, and rental cars, as well as public transportation in the form of MAX light rail.

The pick-up area for taxis and shuttles is located in the center section of the airport terminal’s lower roadway on the baggage claim and departure terminal level. Taxi rides from the airport to downtown Portland average 20 to 30 minutes at a rate of approximately $25. Two Conference hotels–Courtyard Marriott and Holiday Inn Portland, Downtown—offer complimentary shuttle service.

A special discount rate has been arranged with Raja Tours Airporter shuttle service: $11 per person from the airport to any downtown area or Lloyd Center area hotels. To take advantage of this discount, call 503-524-4386 and identify yourself as a participant of the 16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. When arriving at the airport, exit the doors at baggage claim and walk to the general information booth located on your left at the corner and ask for directions to the Raja Tours shuttle.

Portland International Airport has several car rental options both within and outside the airport terminal. The three rental car companies below are offering special discount rates to Conference participants. Again, to receive the special rates, please be sure to identify yourself as a 16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect participant, as well as provide the appropriate discount code.

Participating Car Rental Companies Discount Code Telephone Number Internet Reservations
Avis J995204 888-754-8878 Visit Avis. Avis will search for the special discounts/rates that are offered for our Conference.
Enterprise 46W2222 800-rent-a-car Visit Enterprise. Create a reservation and provide necessary information. Enter the Discount Code in the text box under Optional and continue to follow instructions. Enterprise is offering an 8% discount to Conference attendees.
Thrifty CAN 800-Thrifty Visit Thrifty. Thrifty is offering a 10% discount to Conference attendees.

Convenient Public Transportation

TriMet, Portland’s public transportation system, accommodates local travelers with bus, streetcar, and MAX light rail services. The rate for a one-way ride is $1.95, except for the city’s treat of gratis trips within the appropriately named Fareless Square. To elaborate, all trips beginning and ending within the Fareless Square area are free of charge—all day and daily. When boarding a bus, streetcar, or the MAX light rail within Fareless Square, simply take a seat and enjoy the ride. Fareless Square includes most of downtown Portland (within the boundaries of the Wilamette River, NW Irving Street, and the I-405 freeway), as well as MAX stations from the Rose Quarter to Lloyd Center and stops along NE Multnomah to 13th Avenue. Please visit www.trimet.org to access system maps, the trip planner, and detailed stop information.

Passengers may catch the MAX light rail at 64 stations throughout the metro area. Trains run every 5-15 minutes daily, between approximately 4:30 a.m. and midnight. A rider must have a validated ticket, bus transfer receipt, or monthly pass before boarding MAX. Ticket machines are located at each station.

At the Portland International Airport, the MAX station is located near the baggage claim area on the lower level in Zone 3. The majority of hotels in the downtown and Lloyd Center areas are accessible via MAX light rail. Several hotels reimburse guests for MAX travel to and from the airport. Please check with your hotel to verify their proximity to MAX stations and their policy regarding reimbursement.

Map of the convention area