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.
Washington Square Transit Center at a Glance#
Address: SW Washington St & 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, United States
Website: https://trimet.org/
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.
Weather & Climate near Washington Square Transit Center#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 2° - 8° | 2° | 161 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 2° - 11° | 4° | 126 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 3° - 14° | 7° | 110 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 75 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 59 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 10° - 23° | 17° | 42 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 27° | 20° | 17 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 27° | 20° | 24 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 25° | 17° | 45 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 19° | 12° | 81 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 12° | 6° | 162 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 1° - 8° | 2° | 178 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
