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Heading to Central East Side? There are ways to get from University District to Central East Side with an app, and the top are available through Migo! The most popular are Radio Cab, car2go, Curb, and Lyft. Prices of all providers in Portland vary from $2.50 on TriMet Buses to $42.00 with Blacklane.

Your Top Ways
to Get From
University District
to Central East Side

Best Ride Share Options in Portland
	Overall: 3114 reviews	$9.00
	Overall: 2984 reviews	$9.00
Best Taxi Options in Portland
	Overall: 90 reviews	$22.00*	Get it on
	Overall: 35 reviews	$25.00*	Get it on
	-	$24.00*
Best Carshare Options in Portland
	-	$5.00
	-	$11.00
	-	$6.00	Get it on
Best Bike Share Options in Portland
	-	$2.50
Best Black Car & Limo Options in Portland
	-	$42.00
Best Transit Options in Portland
	-	$2.50	Get it on

* $1.00 for each additional passenger

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The cheapest way from University District to Central East Side is by taking the light rail for $2.50. Next in affordability is car sharing like ReachNow, which will cost an average of $8.50 depending on time of day and traffic in University District.

For convenience, nothing beats an Lyft or a Uber, with their services costing an average of $2.09. Taxis are plentiful in University District and cost an average of $23.67 depending on traffic. We love Curb in University District - with an average rating of 4.64 stars on Migo with 90 reviews.

At 8 miles, bikes are a great transportation attraction! Recently, Portland added 1 bikeservice to the mix. BIKETOWN can set you up with a sweet ride and get you to Central East Side using your legs from an average of $1.50!

See all the great options from University District to Central East Side above - better yet, get them on Migo!

Distance

8 miles

Average Time
(Taxi and Ride Share)

12 mins

Top Neighborhoods Destinations in Portland

Got time to spare before you head over to University District? If it's on your way, how about making a pit stop at one of these top hoods?

Lents

Check out the Lents annual Garage sale!

Go to Lents page

Kenton

Search for beavers, otters, turtles, and other wildlife at the Smith & Bybee Natural Wetlands Area.

Go to Kenton page

Northwest District

Hop on the streetcar and dive into Portland’s Willamette River or explore the Lan Su Chinese Gardens.

Go to Northwest District page

Hollywood

Head to Nectar Cafe for vegan eats in a petite, quaint store with local art.

Go to Hollywood page

Top Points of Interest Destinations in Portland

Looking for something to do after you're done in University District? Why not check out one of these great points of interest in Portland?

Oregon Zoo

Embrace your inner plant lover and head to the Haf Botanical Illustration Workshop. Sketch and learn about botany.

Go to Oregon Zoo page

Japanese Gardens

Come check out the changing colors in the Japanese Gardens! Bring a camera, you'll want to remember this!

Go to Japanese Gardens page

Portland International Airport

Go to Portland International Airport page

Washington Park

You’ve always wanted to be Robin Hood, and this place has an archery range. Be sure to book a car that can fit your longbow.

Go to Washington Park page

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