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Hillsboro Airport Chauffeur Pickup Procedure

30-45 min to downtown From $220 Flight tracking included

Your chauffeur will meet you at the fixed-base operator terminal exit at Hillsboro Airport. This is a general aviation facility with no commercial airline terminal or baggage claim. The driver will pull to the FBO curb or the designated visitor parking area nearby. Look for a sign displaying your name or your company name. Most arrivals clear the lobby within five to ten minutes of the aircraft parking. We recommend providing the tail number or FBO name when booking to help our affiliate coordinate with line service. For departures, your driver will drop you directly at your assigned FBO. The airport has multiple FBOs, so precise gate instructions matter.

What Hillsboro Airport Chauffeur Service Costs

Sedan service from Hillsboro Airport to downtown Portland starts at $130 one way. Trips to Beaverton begin at a written flat rate, while Hillsboro city limits run from a written flat rate. Lake Oswego starts at $125, Tigard at a written flat rate, and Oregon City at $140. Vancouver, Washington begins at $135. These rates reflect the airport's location roughly 18 miles west of downtown Portland. Late-night and premium vehicle surcharges apply to all base rates. Corporate account pricing may differ from the listed retail rates. All billing is handled by Our dispatch team in New York.

Drive Times from Hillsboro Airport to Portland Area Destinations

Hillsboro Airport sits just north of downtown Hillsboro along the Sunset Corridor. It is Oregon's second-busiest airport and hosts the annual Oregon International Air Show. US 26 and OR 8 are the main corridors east toward Portland and Beaverton. Rush-hour delays on US 26 are common from 7:00 to 9:00 AM and 4:00 to 6:30 PM. The highway slows significantly near the Sylvan interchange during peak periods.

DestinationTypical Drive TimePrimary Route
Downtown Portland30 to 45 minUS 26 E
Hillsboro10 to 15 minlocal streets
Beaverton20 to 30 minUS 26 E
Lake Oswego35 to 50 minUS 26 E / I-405 S / OR 43
Tigard30 to 40 minUS 26 E / I-405 S / I-5 S
Oregon City45 to 60 minUS 26 E / I-405 S / I-205 S
Vancouver, WA45 to 60 minUS 26 E / I-405 N / I-5 N

An Honest Limitation

Hillsboro Airport has no commercial ground transportation desk or central arrivals area. Our driver must coordinate directly with your FBO. If you change FBOs at the last minute, pickup can be delayed by ten minutes or more. Please update us as soon as you know the change.

Private and business aviation arrivals

Hillsboro Airport is a general aviation field, so the pickup is organized around your FBO rather than a terminal. Share the tail number and FBO name when you book. Your chauffeur arrives before the scheduled arrival, tracks any change the crew passes along, and meets you at the FBO lobby or curb. Ramp access is controlled by the FBO, so any planeside arrangement needs to be set up with them directly.

Because the field sits on the west side of the metro, it is often the faster arrival point for meetings in Hillsboro and Beaverton than PDX, which is on the far side of the city.

Routes from the west side

US-26, the Sunset Highway, is the main road east to Beaverton and downtown Portland. The inbound stretch from Sylvan Hill through the Vista Ridge Tunnels slows during the morning rush, and the Sunset corridor often backs up again in the late afternoon. For wine-country days, OR-219 runs south from Hillsboro toward Newberg, which makes a Hillsboro arrival a natural start to a Willamette Valley itinerary.

Vehicles for HIO transfers

Hourly service carries a 3-hour minimum. One-way rides start from $130 by sedan and $160 by SUV, and every quote is confirmed in writing before you book.

  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class$120/hr

    Executive sedan · 3 seats · 3 bags · $360 for 3 hrs

  • Cadillac Escalade$150/hr

    Luxury SUV · 6 seats · 6 bags · $450 for 3 hrs

  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class$230/hr

    First-class sedan · 3 seats · 3 bags · $690 for 3 hrs

  • Mercedes-Benz Sprinter$240/hr

    Executive Sprinter · 14 seats · 14 bags · $720 for 3 hrs

Full details on the fleet and rates pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you pick me up at Hillsboro Airport after a private flight?

Yes. We service all FBOs at Hillsboro Airport. Provide your tail number and FBO when booking.

Is Hillsboro Airport closer to downtown Portland than PDX?

No. Hillsboro Airport is about 18 miles west of downtown, while PDX is roughly 12 miles northeast of downtown.

Do you offer service to corporate campuses near Hillsboro?

Yes. We regularly serve Intel campuses, Nike headquarters, and other Washington County business parks.

Can the car meet my aircraft on the ramp?

Ramp access is controlled by the FBO. By default your chauffeur meets you at the FBO lobby or curb; any planeside arrangement has to be approved by the FBO first.

Can I go straight from Hillsboro Airport to wine country?

Yes. OR-219 runs south from Hillsboro toward Newberg, so an hourly charter can start at the FBO and head directly to your first tasting.

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