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Location & Directions

Portland Community College, Sylvania Campus
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (971) 722-6111

During the conference, parking at PCC is free. Please do not park in faculty/staff or handicapped spaces.
The conference registration table is located in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) Lobby. Campus map

Transportation Options

Flying to Portland: After arrival at PDX, take the MAX Light Rail Red Line from the airport to downtown Portland. From downtown Portland, take TriMet Line 44-Capitol Hwy/Mocks Crest to the PCC Sylvania campus. Local stops and schedule information for MAX and bus service are available from TriMet. Click here for information on fares.

Train to Portland: After arrival at Union Station Amtrak Depot (800 NW 6th Ave), walk south to NW 6th & Flanders. Board the TriMet Line 44-Capitol Hwy/Mocks Crest bus to PCC Sylvania. There are other options available.

Be sure to confirm routes and fares with TriMet as both are subject to change.

Driving to Portland: See PCC directions page for directions.

Hotels, Restaurants, Shopping

The Hospitality Inn and Comfort Suites Southwest are the two hotels closest to the PCC Sylvania campus. If you have never been to PCC Sylvania please be aware that the campus is at the top of a fairly steep hill. It’s possible to walk from either the Hospitality Inn or Comfort Suites Southwest but be prepared for a climb. You can ride TriMet Line 44-Capitol Hwy/Mocks Crest from the Hospitality Inn. There is no bus service near Comfort Suites Southwest.

There are numerous hotels located in the downtown city center area that are easily accessible to PCC by the TriMet Line 44-Capitol Hwy/Mocks Crest bus. Other locations near the campus that have good lodging options are near Washington Square Mall or Lake Oswego.

Located just a few miles from the PCC Sylvania campus, accessible by bus or car, is the Multnomah Village neighborhood where you will find great restaurants and shopping.

Sightseeing

Come to Portland before the conference or stick around for the weekend and enjoy a few of the many attractions the city has to offer:

Travel Portland
Foodcarts
Restaurants