Our dispatch team is a New York-based chauffeured transportation company that coordinates every Portland ride through vetted local affiliate operators. Hillsboro is the seat of Washington County and the core of Oregon's Silicon Forest. Intel operates several large campuses in the area, including Ronler Acres and Jones Farm. Other common stops include the Hillsboro Airport, the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals, and Hillsboro Stadium. The city has grown rapidly with semiconductor and biotech employers over the past two decades.
Most trips follow I-205 to I-84 to I-405, then US-26 west with a final leg on OR-217 or Cornelius Pass Road.
From US-26 west, drivers either continue on Sunset Highway toward Hillsboro or exit to OR-217 south and use Cornell Road or Cornell Parkway. Some addresses near the airport or north Hillsboro are reached faster via Cornelius Pass Road. The Sylvan Hill and the OR-217 merge are the main slowdowns. Morning inbound traffic from Hillsboro into Portland can also be heavy. The drive is mostly freeway once you clear the Sylvan tunnel, but OR-217 is a major commuter route through Beaverton and Tigard that narrows at several points.
SUVs start at $180 and are standard for semiconductor campus tours and groups with extra bags.
A sedan works for one or two passengers. An SUV is common for Intel visitors, engineering teams with equipment, or anyone traveling during fog season. Quotes include parking, tolls, flight tracking, and curbside pickup on the lower level outside baggage claim at PDX. Gratuity is separate unless pre-arranged. The dispatcher will ask about security requirements if you are heading to a restricted campus.
Add 20 to 30 minutes during westbound afternoon rush, Tualatin Valley fog, and the Hillsboro Airshow weekend.
Winter fog in the Tualatin Valley, which often runs from November through February, can slow traffic on OR-217 and Cornell. The annual Hillsboro Airshow, held at the Hillsboro Airport, draws large crowds and affects local roads. Afternoon rush on US-26 westbound is predictable from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. If your meeting is near the airport or the fairgrounds, add time for local event traffic.
This route is popular with semiconductor, biotech, and aviation executives visiting the Silicon Forest.
We book frequent rides to Intel campuses, Hillsboro Airport, and Washington County government offices. Dispatchers will recommend an SUV if you have samples or multiple colleagues. We monitor traffic but cannot eliminate slowdowns on the Sunset Highway. Hillsboro also has lower speed limits on Cornell and TV Highway, which adds a few minutes to local addresses.