Live GPS Tracking
Families receive real-time bus location and delay alerts through the Family Portal app.
Safe rides,
every school day.
Five routes serve the greater Portland metro area with GPS-tracked buses, trained drivers, and live arrival alerts in the Family Portal.
2026–27 Routes
Find your route
All buses arrive on campus by 7:55 AM and depart at 3:35 PM (12:45 PM on early-release Wednesdays). Times below are estimated — please be at your stop five minutes early.
| Route | Stop | AM Pickup | PM Drop-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Line Downtown & Pearl |
NW 10th & Couch St | 7:02 AM | 4:08 PM |
| SW Jefferson & 4th Ave | 7:12 AM | 3:58 PM | |
| Naito & Salmon Springs | 7:24 AM | 3:47 PM | |
| Green Line Eastside & Hawthorne |
SE 37th & Hawthorne Blvd | 6:58 AM | 4:12 PM |
| SE Division & 60th Ave | 7:09 AM | 4:01 PM | |
| SE Cesar Chavez & Stark | 7:21 AM | 3:50 PM | |
| Yellow Line North Portland |
NE MLK Jr. Blvd & Alberta St | 6:55 AM | 4:15 PM |
| NE Fremont & 42nd Ave | 7:06 AM | 4:03 PM | |
| N Willamette Blvd & Portsmouth | 7:19 AM | 3:52 PM | |
| Red Line Beaverton & West Slope |
Cedar Hills Crossing | 6:52 AM | 4:18 PM |
| SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy & 30th | 7:05 AM | 4:04 PM | |
| SW Vista & St. Clair Pt | 7:18 AM | 3:53 PM | |
| Purple Line Milwaukie & Sellwood |
Milwaukie Main St Park & Ride | 6:50 AM | 4:20 PM |
| SE 13th & Harney Dr | 7:04 AM | 4:05 PM | |
| SE Bybee & Milwaukie Ave | 7:17 AM | 3:54 PM |
Riding With Us
Safety first, every mile
Trained Drivers
All drivers hold CDL certifications, complete annual safety training, and pass background checks.
Scan-On Boarding
Students tap their ID when boarding so guardians get an instant confirmation notification.
Weather Ready
Snow-day and weather route changes are announced by 6:00 AM via text, email, and local news.
Good to Know
Transportation questions
Select transportation during enrollment or add it anytime through the Family Portal under "Services." Registration takes effect within three school days.
Yes, with a guest pass requested by both families at least one day ahead through the Family Portal, subject to seat availability.
A late activity bus departs campus at 5:30 PM Monday–Thursday with consolidated stops along each route line.
Call Transportation Services at (503) 555-0178 or email buses@northfield.edu. Dispatch monitors lines from 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM.
Not sure which line is yours?
Enter your address in the Family Portal's route finder, or call our transportation team and we'll match you to the closest stop.