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School & College Transportation Portland

Portland Shuttle Service provides school and college transportation — campus commutes, move-in day luggage runs, graduation family shuttles, game day rides, and international student PDX transfers across Portland and Oregon.

What’s Included in Every Campus Transportation Booking

Every campus ride runs on the same standard — whether it’s a daily commute to Portland State or a move-in day Sprinter to University of Portland with a family of six and 8 suitcases.

What's Included Infographic

Door-to-Campus, Building-to-Building

We deliver students and families to the correct campus entrance — residence hall for move-in, ceremony venue for graduation, stadium gate for game day.

Luggage Capacity for Move-In & Move-Out

The Sprinter handles 14 suitcases, boxes of dorm supplies, mini-fridges, and everything a student packs for a semester. No renting a truck.

Real-Time Flight Tracking

We track every incoming flight for international students and out-of-state families. Delayed? Your pickup adjusts automatically. Name-sign meetup at PDX baggage claim.

Family-Friendly

Graduation weekend with 6 family members? One Sprinter fits everyone plus luggage. No splitting the family across 2 Ubers and a rental car.

Flat-Rate Pricing

Move-in weekend and graduation Saturday are the two days rideshare surges hardest near every campus. Our rate is flat, locked at booking.

Pricing

School & College Transportation Rates

All transfer rates are one-way, private, door-to-door (1–2 pax sedan/SUV). Sprinter up to 14. Additional passengers: +$10/person. No surge on move-in or graduation.

Zone Map

Oregon Statewide

LocationStarting Rate (1-2 Pax)
Aloha$90
Amity$170
Arlington$340
Astoria$300
Aumsville$210

Southwest Washington

LocationStarting Rate (1-2 Pax)
Amboy$100
Battleground$100
Bingen$195
Brush Prairie$95
Bucoda$300
Departures

School & College Transportation Services We Provide

From the first campus tour to the graduation dinner — we cover the full student and family transportation lifecycle across Portland and Oregon.

Departure Pickup
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Move-In & Move-Out Day Transportation

The Sprinter is the move-in vehicle. PDX airport to campus with 8 suitcases, 4 boxes, and a family of five. One flat rate, one vehicle, luggage loaded and unloaded.

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Graduation Ceremony & Dinner Transportation

Hotel to ceremony venue, ceremony to dinner restaurant, dinner to hotel. One Sprinter, one driver, one schedule. No parking search at a sold-out commencement.

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Campus Tour & Prospective Student Visits

University of Portland in the morning, Reed College after lunch, Lewis & Clark in the afternoon. One flat rate for a multi-campus tour day, no rental car.

4

Game Day & Sporting Event Shuttles

Group rides to Chiles Center, Hillsboro Stadium, or Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Pre-game drop-off, post-game staged pickup.

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International & Out-of-State Student Airport Transfers

Flight-tracked PDX pickup with a name sign for international students and out-of-state freshmen. Delivered to campus residence with luggage handled door-to-dorm.

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Daily & Weekly Campus Commuter Shuttles

Recurring shuttle for students living off-campus. Fixed-route, fixed-time, same driver — from SE Portland apartments to Portland State downtown.

How Campus Transportation Works

This is where rideshare fails students — no luggage space for move-in, surge on graduation Saturday, and a driver who’s never been on campus.

Baggage Claim Area
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Step 1 — Book With Your Flight, Campus, and Residence Hall

Tell us the flight number, campus, and building name. We confirm a flat quote sent to both the student and the parent.

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Step 2 — Name-Sign Pickup at PDX Baggage Claim, Luggage Loaded

Your driver meets the student at baggage claim with a name sign. Every suitcase and bag loaded. No wrestling luggage onto MAX.

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Step 3 — Direct Drive to Campus, Correct Building, Correct Entrance

Delivered to the residence hall entrance — Schoenfeldt at UP, Bragdon at Reed, Copeland at Lewis & Clark. We know the buildings.

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Step 4 — Luggage Unloaded at the Door, Family Settled

Driver helps unload at the residence hall entrance. Parents get a confirmation text that the student arrived.

Service Coverage Map

Portland-Area Colleges & Universities We Serve

We serve every college and university campus in Portland and across Oregon. We know the residence halls, ceremony venues, stadium gates, and move-in loading zones.

University of Portland

Private Catholic university on the Willamette bluffs. Move-in at Schoenfeldt, Kenna, Christie halls. Graduation at Chiles Center. 9 miles from PDX.

Portland State University

Oregon’s largest urban university. Move-in at Broadway Housing and University Pointe. Graduation at Viking Pavilion. Connected to MAX but luggage doesn’t ride light rail.

Reed College

Wooded residential campus in SE Portland. Move-in at Bragdon, Griffin, Old Dorm Block. 12 miles from PDX.

Lewis & Clark College

Estate campus in the southwest hills. Move-in at Copeland, Platt-Howard, Forest halls. Hilltop drive is scenic but unfamiliar to visitors.

Pacific University

Small-town campus, 40-minute drive from PDX via US-26. No transit connection exists — international students need a direct ride.

George Fox University

30 miles from PDX in wine country. Move-in and graduation transportation for families flying into PDX.

Oregon State University

PDX to Corvallis in 90 minutes. Move-in Sprinter runs, parent weekend transfers, Beaver game day shuttles.

University of Oregon

PDX to Eugene in under 2 hours. Move-in transfers, Autzen Stadium game days, graduation weekend family transportation.

Campus Events, Ceremonies & Destinations We Drive To

These are the campus occasions we serve most — each with specific logistics our drivers know by heart.

Move-In Day

The busiest campus transportation day. Delivered to the correct residence hall entrance, luggage unloaded at the door. Book 2–4 weeks early.

Move-Out Day

Campus-to-PDX transfers with full luggage. Picked up at the residence hall, everything loaded, delivered to the airport.

Commencement & Graduation

Hotel to ceremony to dinner, one driver. Family groups of 4–14 in a Sprinter. No parking at a sold-out commencement.

Parents’ Weekend & Family Visits

PDX pickup, campus delivery, dinner transportation, airport return — one booking covers the visit.

Autzen Stadium

Portland to Autzen. Pre-game drop-off, post-game staged pickup. 110 miles, flat rate, tailgate gear in cargo.

Chiles Center

5,000-seat arena on N Willamette Blvd. Game days and commencement. Drop-off at the arena entrance.

Reser Stadium

Portland to Corvallis game day. 85 miles, flat rate, one vehicle for the tailgate crew.

High School Graduation & Prom

Ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Coliseum or Oregon Convention Center. Prom with professional driver, curfew compliance, parent communication.

Study Abroad Departures & Returns

Semester abroad departures and returns. Delivered to the terminal with luggage, flight-tracked pickup on return.

Hotel Pickup

What Makes Campus Transportation Different From a Standard Ride

A campus ride is built around academic calendars, residence hall logistics, and families who’ve never been on campus.

Special Needs Options

Residence Hall Navigation

Every campus has 10 buildings that sound alike. We deliver to the correct one with the correct entrance and loading zone.

Peak-Day Surge Protection

The two days rideshare surges hardest near campus. Our rate is locked at booking. Book early.

Parent-Student Split Communication

Parents book, students ride. Driver name, plate, and ETA sent to both. Parents get arrival confirmation.

International Student Welcome

First time in Portland for many. Name-sign pickup at PDX, patient luggage handling, direct delivery to the campus international student office or residence hall.

Our Fleet

Toyota Seinna

Toyota Seinna

7
7
Mercedes Metris

Mercedes Metris

7
7
Mercedes Sprinter Van

Mercedes Sprinter Van

14
14
Ford Transit

Ford Transit

14
14
Cadillac Escalade SUV

Cadillac Escalade SUV

5
5
Honda Odyssey

Honda Odyssey

7
7
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Why us

Campus Shuttle vs. Uber vs. MAX vs. Parents Driving — Move-In Day Reality

Four ways to get a student from PDX to campus with 8 suitcases and a family of five. Three fall apart before you leave baggage claim.

Uber With 8 Suitcases

An Uber XL fits 4 suitcases. Family of five needs 2 cars, 2 surge fares, 2 drivers who’ve never been on campus. Total: $130+ and zero coordination.


MAX Light Rail

MAX doesn’t go to University of Portland, Reed, Lewis & Clark, or Pacific. It has no luggage space. A suitcase on MAX during rush hour is a nightmare.


Parents Rent a Car

Navigate an unfamiliar campus, circle for parking while 500 other families do the same, return the car to the airport. A Sprinter costs less and delivers to the dorm door.


Private Campus Shuttle

Family rides together in one Sprinter with all the luggage. Driver delivers to the correct residence hall, helps unload. Parents get confirmation. No surge, no parking.

Frequently Asked Questions — School & College Transportation Portland

Book Your Campus Ride

Send us the flight, campus, and residence hall for a flat-rate quote. Confirmation sent to both parent and student.

Questions? We respond within 15 minutes, 24/7.