Traffic & Transportation in Hillsboro
Hillsboro sits along US-26 and the MAX Blue Line light rail, giving residents real, operating public transit access to downtown Portland -- a genuine advantage over more car-dependent Portland-metro suburbs.
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Learn moreMAX Blue Line: a real, genuine transit advantage
Hillsboro is directly served by TriMet's MAX Blue Line light rail, a real, operating system connecting to downtown Portland and the broader metro -- a genuine advantage for residents who want transit access without living in Portland proper.
US-26 access and Portland International Airport
Hillsboro sits along US-26 (the Sunset Highway), with a real, practical drive to Portland International Airport (PDX) -- confirm current specific drive times given real regional traffic variability.
A genuinely commute-heavy tech corridor
Hillsboro's own Silicon Forest employment base means many residents commute within Washington County itself rather than into downtown Portland -- a real, practical distinction from bedroom suburbs oriented primarily toward a Portland commute.
Key takeaways
- Hillsboro is directly served by MAX Blue Line light rail, a real, genuine transit advantage.
- Hillsboro sits along US-26 with a real, practical drive to Portland International Airport.
- Hillsboro's own Silicon Forest jobs mean many residents commute within Washington County itself, not just into Portland.
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