Traffic & Transportation in Beaverton
Beaverton sits along US-26 and OR-217, served directly by MAX Blue and Red Line light rail -- a genuine transit advantage over more car-dependent Portland-metro suburbs.
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Learn moreMAX Blue and Red Lines: a real, genuine transit advantage
Beaverton is directly served by TriMet's MAX Blue and Red Lines, a real, operating system connecting to downtown Portland, Hillsboro, and Portland International Airport -- a genuine advantage for residents who want transit access without living in Portland proper.
US-26, OR-217, and Portland International Airport
Beaverton sits along both US-26 (Sunset Highway) and OR-217, with a real, practical MAX Red Line connection to Portland International Airport (PDX) -- confirm current specific drive and transit times given real regional traffic variability.
A genuinely commute-heavy corridor
Beaverton's position between Portland and Hillsboro means many residents commute in multiple directions -- into downtown Portland, toward the adjacent Nike campus, or further west into Hillsboro's own Silicon Forest core -- a real, practical distinction from single-direction bedroom suburbs.
Key takeaways
- Beaverton is directly served by MAX Blue and Red Line light rail, a real, genuine transit advantage.
- Beaverton sits along US-26 and OR-217, with a real MAX Red Line connection to Portland International Airport.
- Beaverton's central position means many residents commute in multiple directions, not just toward Portland.
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