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GSA CONNECTS 2021
Travel & Transportation

TRAVELING SAFELY
While the mask mandate for the state of Oregon was lifted on
30 June, masks are still required at all U.S. airports. Both the CDC
and TSA continue to require that masks be worn at all U.S. air-
ports, on airplanes, and on other forms of public transportation.
(This information is current as of July 2021.)
If you’re traveling to Portland International Airport (PDX) from
another U.S. city, Oregon does not require a negative COVID-19
test upon arrival. If you plan to fly into PDX from another coun-
try, a negative COVID-19 test may be required. Please check with
your airline for the latest updates regarding masks and COVID-19
testing requirements.
https://www.flypdx.com/TravelSafe
https://www.travelportland.com/plan/coronavirus-faq/
Credit: Travel Portland.
TRAVEL TO PORTLAND
Traveling from PDX to Downtown
Portland International Airport The Trimet Max/Light Rail can be found on the main level, at the
Why do so many travelers love PDX? An easy 38-min. light-rail south end of the ticket lobby beyond the Starbucks. The Red Line
connection to downtown, nonstop flights from nearly 60 cities, services PDX; trains depart every 15 min. https://trimet.org/max
and great local food and drink (including microbrews, craft spirits, The pickup location for app-based ride share services (Uber,
and even food carts) are just a few of the most popular reasons. Lyft, or Wingz) is on island 2 outside of baggage claim.
https://www.flypdx.com/ Rental car pick-up and drop-off at PDX is located on level 1 of the
short-term parking garage. For pick-up, proceed past the baggage
Amtrak/Union Station claim area to the tunnel and take the first elevator bank to level 1.
Conveniently located at the foot of the Broadway Bridge in
Old Town Chinatown, just minutes from the center of downtown, GETTING AROUND PORTLAND
Union Station is served by three passenger trains: Amtrack
Cascades, Coastal Starlight, and Empire Builder. https://www Complimentary Trimet Transit Pass Program for GSA
.travelportland.com/plan/amtrak-union-station/ Connects Attendees
Registered GSA Connects attendees are eligible to receive
BoltBus and Greyhound complimentary transit passes. Transit passes are intended to
Greyhound’s iconic brand is synonymous with affordable long- assist attendees traveling from contracted hotels to the Oregon
distance travel in North America. In addition to BoltBus and Convention Center (OCC) and back and are valid on all buses,
Greyhound, several other bus services provide convenient, afford- MAX light rail, and streetcars in Portland. Pick up your pass at
able, and frequent service from cities in the Pacific Northwest. the GSA information desk (OCC, level 1) during registration
https://www.travelportland.com/plan/boltbus-and-greyhound/ hours. Passes will be valid 9–14 Oct.

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