Parking and Directions
Find everything you need to plan your trip to OCC, including parking options, directions, and tips for arriving by car, transit, bike, or rideshare.
Getting to the Oregon Convention Center is a breeze—whether you’re driving, biking, taking public transit, or riding via carpool or rideshare. Nestled just eight miles from Portland International Airport, the OCC offers convenient underground parking, EV charging, bike and motorcycle spaces, plus direct access to MAX Light Rail, the Portland Streetcar, and local bus routes.
Driving Directions
Just eight miles from Portland International Airport (PDX), visitors can access the Oregon Convention Center via Interstate 5 North from Exit 302A–Rose Quarter, or from Interstate 84 West Exit 1–Lloyd Boulevard.
Street address
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Portland, Oregon 97232
Parking Garage
Onsite parking is provided in the convention center's underground garage. You may enter the garage through either the NE Lloyd Blvd (P1) or NE First Avenue (P2) entrances. Clearance on the P1 Level is 7 feet; clearance on the P2 Level is 9 feet. We have a total of 800 spaces.
Standard Daily Parking Entry Rate
- Up to 18 hours: $15 (No in and out privileges.)
- Over 18 hours: Additional fees apply.
Larger Event Parking Entry Rates
A dynamic rate of $15 - $25 will be charged at parking garage entry during events.
Garage generally opens daily at 6:00 am.
Our garage does not accommodate RVs, campers, trucks with trailers and similar oversized vehicles. Overnight parking is prohibited.
Please allow for ample time to park. The garage can reach capacity on days with busy event schedules and area traffic may impact your arrival and departure times. On these days we recommend using public or commercial transportation. Alternative transit information is provided below. The Oregon Convention Center does not guarantee parking availability. Availability is on a first come, first served basis.
We're a cashless venue.
To provide a faster, more efficient transaction process, our drive-through parking booths only accept credit/debit cards and touchless payment methods.
The parking kiosk at the south Ginkoberry entrance accepts both cash and credit card payments.
Additional Area Parking
There are several privately operated parking garages/lots in the area surrounding the convention center. Please be aware that some locations may not be open at certain times and availability is based upon demand. Some privately owned lots around the OCC promote "convention center parking" but these are not operated by the Oregon Convention Center.
Parking Accommodations for People with Health Conditions or Impairments
Both levels of the OCC parking garage provide accessible spaces within easy access of elevators. There are 10 accessible spaces on Parking Level 1 (P1) and 11 accessible spaces on Parking Level 2 (P2). Parking Level 2 (P2) offers accessible areas with a 9-foot ceiling clearance to accommodate adapted vehicles.
Accessible parking is available on a first come, first served basis.
Public Transportation
- Portland’s TriMet MAX light rail stops 300 times a day near our front door, connecting riders to downtown, surrounding neighborhoods, the Oregon Zoo, and Portland International Airport.
- Portland Streetcar’s A Loop arrives at the NE MLK and Hoyt/Convention Center stop every 15 minutes right outside our main entrances.
- TriMet’s Bus Line No. 6 also stops at NE MLK and Holladay (near our Holladay or MLK entrances), or NE MLK and Hoyt (near our Ginkoberry entrance) and provides access to downtown stops and outlying areas.
On days with a busy event schedule, public transportation provides the easiest arrival and departure experience.
Need assistance planning your trip to the convention center?
Navigate using TriMet's trip planner
Get around via Portland Streetcar
Commercial Ride Services
Portland is served by many excellent taxi, shuttle, car rental, and on-street car-sharing and ride-sharing services. Please search online for your preferred option.
Street Parking, Drop-Off, and Pick-Up Zones
There are 566 metered parking spaces within three blocks of the OCC.
Short-term drop-off and pick-up zones are available adjacent to the convention center on NE Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Blvd and on Holladay Street.
All drop-off and loading zones are located on an accessible route to an accessible building entrance, and have adequate vertical and horizontal clearance. Not all zones have an unobstructed aisle next to the vehicle pull-up space. There is a public-use sidewalk, which may be obstructed by pedestrians and attendees.
Bicycle and Motorcycle Parking
Motorcycles and bicycles are welcome in OCC parking garages. Motorcycles pay regular parking rates and may use the motorcycle-only spots inside the garages when available, or park in other undesignated areas at the rider's convenience.
Bicycle parking is free in all areas. Racks are available on both levels of the parking garage and outside all main building entrances. P1 level includes 32 bicycle parking spaces, while P2 level features 14.
Visit Portland's Bicycle Trip Planner to help plan your trip.