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NorthWest (Portland-Astoria)

News alert
9/17/2026

Effective Thursday, October 1, we are making changes to the NorthWest Route schedule to improve on-time performance and better serve riders. These changes affect the 5563, 5565, 5500, and 5564 buses. Revised times are listed below.

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Revised time, effective October 1, 2026

Astoria to Portland (Eastbound)

Astoria to Portland (Eastbound) — effective October 1, 2026
Stop Trip 5563 Trip 5565
Astoria Transit Center Revised time: 8:32 AM Revised time: 5:42 PM
Warrenton Revised time: 8:39 AM Revised time: 5:52 PM
Gearhart - Bowl & Fultano's Pizza Revised time: 8:54 AM Revised time: 6:07 PM
Seaside - Cinema/Outlet Mall Revised time: 8:59 AM Revised time: 6:12 PM
Seaside - Lodge & Int'l Hostel Revised time: 9:02 AM Revised time: 6:16 PM
Cannon Beach Revised time: 9:20 AM Revised time: 6:34 PM
Elsie - Camp 18 Revised time: 9:54 AM Revised time: 7:09 PM
North Plains Revised time: 11:00 AM Revised time: 8:15 PM
Hillsboro - Tanasbourne Town Center Revised time: 11:07 AM Revised time: 8:25 PM
Beaverton - Sunset Transit Center Revised time: 11:21 AM Revised time: 8:37 PM
Portland - Union Station Revised time: 11:44 AM Revised time: 8:57 PM

Portland to Astoria (Westbound)

Portland to Astoria (Westbound) — effective October 1, 2026
Stop Trip 5500 Trip 5564
Portland - Union Station 8:28 AM 5:50 PM
Beaverton - Sunset Transit Center Revised time: 8:48 AM Revised time: 6:09 PM
Hillsboro - Tanasbourne Town Center 9:08 AM Revised time: 6:26 PM
North Plains Revised time: 9:29 AM Revised time: 6:42 PM
Elsie - Camp 18 Revised time: 10:35 AM Revised time: 7:50 PM
Cannon Beach Revised time: 11:02 AM Revised time: 8:18 PM
Seaside - Lodge & Int'l Hostel Revised time: 11:22 AM Revised time: 8:37 PM
Seaside - Cinema/Outlet Mall Revised time: 11:26 AM Revised time: 8:41 PM
Gearhart - Dollar General Revised time: 11:31 AM Revised time: 8:45 PM
Warrenton Revised time: 11:46 AM Revised time: 8:59 PM
Astoria Transit Center Revised time: 11:57 AM Revised time: 9:08 PM

NorthWest (Portland-Astoria)

News alert
8/20/2026

Effective Sunday, August 23, our Sunset Transit Center stop will be changing locations to the west side of the transit center. Service and schedules will remain the same. Plan your trip by visiting the NorthWest Route schedules page.

NorthWest (Portland-Astoria)

News alert
5/1/2026

Beginning May 13, 2026, our Hillsboro stop at Tanasbourne Town Center will be relocated one block south. The new stop will be across the street from Carl's Jr. and behind the Nordstrom Rack building.

NorthWest (Portland-Astoria)

News alert
4/16/2026

2025 was another great year for the NorthWest Route! Thank you to all our new and returning riders for trusting us to get you where you need to go! Check out our Performance Dashboard page for current trends.

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NorthWest infographic

NorthWest (Portland-Astoria)

News alert
3/12/2025

In partnership with the City of North Plains, Washington County, Ride Connection, and Tillamook County Transportation District, we're excited to announce that on Sunday, March 23rd, the POINT will begin serving North Plains. We will be sharing the bus stop located at Commercial St & 314th Ave with Ride Connection and Tillamook County Transportation District bus service. Our new schedule is below. Tickets will be available in the coming days and our schedules page will be updated closer to the start date. All aboard!