Getting to Seaside

GETTING TO SEASIDE

Most attendees will find it most convenient to transfer to Seaside by car. Information regarding how to travel by bus from Portland is also included below.

The Seaside Civic & Convention Center is located at 415 1st Ave, Seaside, OR 97138.

Driving Directions

From Portland International Airport (PDX):
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Take Airport Way to I-205 S
Follow I-205 S toward Portland/I-84/Salem, merge onto I-84 W
Take the I-5 S exit on the left toward Salem, merge onto I-5 S
Take the I-405 exit on the left toward US-26/Beaverton/City Center
Merge onto I-405 N • Take the US-26 W/12th Ave. exit, exit number 1D, toward Beaverton
Merge onto US-26 W, follow US-26 W to Hwy 101 junction
Turn right onto Hwy 101 N and follow the signs to Seaside
In Seaside, turn left at 1st Ave
At the stop sign continue straight and cross the bridge
The Seaside Civic & Convention Center will be located on your left

From Seattle:
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Take I-5 S toward Longview, WA
In Longview, take Exit 36 (A & B) to Talley Way/Longview
Stay to the left and take Exit 36B to Longview onto WA-432 West
From WA-432 West take 3rd Ave/WA-411/WA-432 exit
Turn left onto 3rd Ave toward Port Longview/Oregon/WA-432/WA-4
Turn left onto WA-433/Oregon Way toward Oregon/US 30
Stay to the left and cross over Lewis & Clark Bridge toward Oregon 30
On other side of bridge merge right onto US 30 West toward Clatskanie/Astoria
After passing through Astoria, enter the roundabout and follow HWY 101 S to Warrenton/Seaside
In Seaside, turn right onto 1st Ave • At the stop sign go straight and cross the bridge
The Seaside Civic & Convention Center will be located on your left

From Salem:
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Take I-5 N toward Portland, OR
Take the OR-217 exit, exit #292, toward Tigard/Beaverton
Keep right at the fork in the ramp
Merge onto OR-217 N
Take the US-26 W exit on the left toward Tillamook/Astoria
Merge onto US-26 W, follow US-26 W to Hwy 101 junction
Turn right onto Hwy 101 N and follow the signs to Seaside
In Seaside, turn left at 1st Ave
At the stop sign continue straight and cross the bridge
The Seaside Civic & Convention Center will be located on your left

Traffic Updates

For traffic updates along Highway 101 – which runs through Seaside – visit the Oregon Department of Transportation’s TripCheck. ODOT’s construction projects in the northwest region (Region 2) can be monitored here.

Parking

Click here for public parking information in Seaside.

POINT Bus Service

For those traveling to Seaside from Portland who will not have access to a car, it is possible to transfer using the POINT bus service. This is an economical option but is also more time-consuming.

The POINT is a 56-passenger bus with a restroom, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, luggage space, and is wheelchair accessible.

Station Locations

     Portland Union Station
     800 NW Sixth Ave.
     Portland, OR 97209

     Beaverton Sunset Transit Center (board at the POINT sign)
     10470 SW Barnes Rd
     Beaverton, OR 97138

     Seaside Lodge & International Hostel
     930 N Holladay Dr.
     Seaside, OR 97138

Schedule

The Northwest Route travels between Portland and Seaside twice per day.

     Westbound:
     Departs Portland Union Station 8:40 am
     Departs Beaverton Sunset Transit Center 9:00 am
     Arrives Seaside 11:05 am

     Departs Portland Union Station 5:50 pm
     Departs Beaverton Sunset Transit Center 6:10 pm
     Arrives Seaside 8:10 pm

     Eastbound:
     Departs Seaside 9:23 am
     Arrives Beaverton Sunset Transit Center 11:20 am
     Arrives Portland Union Station 11:40 am

     Departs Seaside 6:20 pm
     Arrives Beaverton Sunset Transit Center 8:20 am
     Arrives Portland Union Station 8:35 pm

Cost & Ticketing

As of the time of this posting, a one-way VALUE fare (no changes permitted) is $17/person and the FLEX fare (changes permitted with no fee) is $19. Tickets are sold through Amtrak and must be purchased in advance (drivers do not sell tickets). Tickets may be purchased online or via the Amtrak mobile app:
Apple App Store
Google Play Store

Tickets may also be purchased by phone: (800) 872-7245.

* Note: While searching within the Amtrak ticketing system, the Northwest Route will be assigned one of four schedule numbers, depending on the direction: 5500, 5564, 5563, or 5565. It will not reference “POINT.”

Getting Between PDX and Portland POINT Bus Stations

As the POINT bus does not pickup at Portland International Airport (PDX), conference attendees will need to transfer to the POINT station of their choice.

Portland Union Station
It is possible to get to Union Station from PDX using the MAX Light Rail Red Line. Disembark at the Old Town/Chinatown Station, then walk 7 blocks. The trip should take approximately 40–45 minutes costs $2.80/adult.

Attendees may also consider utilizing rideshare services, such as Uber or Lyft for a direct transfer to the Station.

Beaverton Sunset Transit Center
The MAX Light Rail Red Line will take riders directly from PDX to the Beaverton Sunset Transit Center. This is perhaps the simplest route, as it does not require additional walking. The trip should take approximately 55–60 minutes and costs $2.80/adult.

MAX Light Rail trains depart PDX every 15–20 minutes. Maps, schedules and fees may be found on the TriMet website. There is a ticket machine located on the lower level of the airport, next to the south baggage claim area (turn right at the base of the escalator). From there, follow the signs to the train platform (outside).