Washington Square Transit Center

Square Major public transit hub in downtown Tigard

Serving Portland’s Washington Square Mall in Tigard, the Washington Square Transit Center is a regional bus hub; shoppers and commuters use it to access retail, restaurants and the wider Portland Metro transit network.

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Washington Square Transit Center
SW Washington St & 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, United States
45.4524, -122.7788

How to Get to Washington Square Transit Center #

The transit center is in downtown Portland near SW 4th Ave and Washington St, a short walk from Pioneer Courthouse Square. Served by TriMet buses and MAX lines-use TriMet.org for route maps and real-time arrivals.

Tips for Visiting Washington Square Transit Center #

  • Catch the MAX light rail to Pioneer Courthouse Square and walk a block to avoid bus congestion.
  • Avoid weekday morning rush hour if connecting across the transit center; platforms get crowded.
  • If transferring between bus and light rail, use the downtown fare machines-store staff can be slow on busy days.

Best Time to Visit Washington Square Transit Center #

Operate year-round as a downtown transit hub; plan around weekday peak hours to avoid the crush.

Spring
Mar-May · 8-18°C
Milder weather makes transfers and walking between platforms pleasant.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C
Longest daylight and festivals increase service frequency but also crowds.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 2-10°C
Frequent rain-allow extra time for connections and watch for slick platforms.

Weather & Climate near Washington Square Transit Center #

Climate

Washington Square Transit Center's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 1°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1080 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 27°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 27°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 25°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (178 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

178 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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