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Arrival day is on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Meet the group at Embassy Suites Downtown Portland in Portland, Oregon
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation, 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, June 26, 2026 in Portland, Oregon at Embassy Suites Downtown Portland
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.
Portland International Airport (PDX)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 20 minutes. may vary due to traffic. .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 12 Miles .
Cab Service to Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
Taxi
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Taxis are available at the airport. Two local companies are Radio Cab (503-227-1212) and Broadway Cab (503-227-1234). If you need a taxi equipped to transport wheelchairs, contact Radio Cab. Advanced reservations are recommended for this service. Uber and Lyft are also available in Portland.
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 Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
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 Oak Street / SW 1st Ave Eastbound 4) Head west on SW Oak St toward SW 1st Ave 5) Turn right onto SW 1st Ave and walk one block 6) Turn left onto SW Pine St 7) Continue straight for two and a half blocks. The hotel is on the right after crossing over SW 3rd Ave. Visit www.trimet.org for fares and additional information.
Arrival day is on 6/21/2026.
Meet the group at Embassy Suites Downtown Portland in Portland, Oregon.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation, 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, June 26, 2026 in Portland, Oregon at Embassy Suites Downtown Portland.
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..
Embassy Suites valet parking available at $65/night Nearby parking garages are available at lower rates- https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark You may also opt to park at the PDX Airport at $15/day & RideShare to/from The Benson
Portland International Airport (PDX) to Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
Follow airport exit signage on Airport Way to I-205 South Use right two lanes to take the I-205S ramp to I-84/Portland/Salem Merge onto I-205 South Take exit 21B for US-30 W/I-84W toward Portland Continue for 6 miles Use the middle lane to take exit toward OMSI/City Ctr Take exit towards City Ctr/Morrison St Continue onto SE Morrison Bridge Turn right onto SW 2nd Ave Turn left onto SW Pine St The hotel is on your right after crossing over SW 3rd Ave
I-5 to Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
Travel I-5 South to exit 300B toward US-26 E/OR-99E/Omsi/Oregon City Take the exit toward Morrison St/City Ctr Continue on SE Morrison Bridge. Drive to SW Pine St, taking the SE Morrison Bridge Turn right onto SW 2nd Ave Turn left onto SW Pine St The hotel is on the right after crossing over SW 3rd Ave. OR Travel I-5 North to (left) exit 299B toward City Ctr Take OR-99W/S Naito Pkwy/Pacific Hwy W to SW Pine St. Continue onto S Harbor Dr. Turn right onto OR-99W/S Naito Pkwy/Pacific Hwy W Turn left onto SW Pine St The hotel is on the right after crossing over SW 3rd Ave.
I-205 to Embassy Suites Portland Downtown
Take exit 21B for US-30 W/I-84W toward Portland Continue for 6 miles Use the middle lane to take exit toward OMSI/City Ctr Take exit towards City Ctr/Morrison St Continue onto SE Morrison Bridge Turn right onto SW 2nd Ave Turn left onto SW Pine St The hotel is on your right after crossing over SW 3rd Ave