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Rockwood/E 188th Ave MAX Station
The Rockwood/E 188th Ave station is located at 18200 E Burnside Street in Gresham, at the intersection of East Burnside and 188th Avenue. Opened in 1986 and rebuilt with modern platforms in 2011, it serves the MAX Blue Line running between Hillsboro, Portland City Center, and Gresham — no transfers needed to reach downtown Portland.
The station features two side platforms, ADA accessibility for people with mobility devices, ticket vending machines accepting credit and debit cards, and bike racks. It connects to TriMet Bus Line 20 (Burnside/Stark) for additional east-west transit coverage. Check live arrivals for Stop 8363 (to Portland/Hillsboro) and Stop 8354 (to Gresham), or plan a trip to Rockwood station or plan a trip from Rockwood station on TriMet.
The station is also home to Rockwood Sunrise, a vibrant public art installation by Dan Corson (2011). Tall, brightly painted steel rays inspired by Rockwood's historic ferris wheel and Hispanic cultural colors create a visible landmark — with translucent tips that illuminate when trains arrive and depart.
459 Rock offers spacious 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments — among the largest in the Rockwood area, and hundreds less per month than comparable units in Portland.
Rockwood MAX Station FAQs
Transit Questions, Answered
Common questions about living near the Rockwood MAX station, commute times, and transit connections from 459 Rock Apartments.
459 Rock Apartments is approximately a 4-minute walk from the Rockwood/E 188th Ave MAX Blue Line station at 18200 E Burnside Street in Gresham. It's one of the closest apartment communities to the station.
The station is served by the MAX Blue Line, which runs between Hillsboro, Portland City Center, and Gresham. It provides direct service to downtown Portland with no transfers needed.
The MAX Blue Line ride from Rockwood/E 188th Ave to Portland City Center takes approximately 40 minutes. By car, the commute is about 23 minutes. You can plan your trip on TriMet.
TriMet Bus Line 20 (Burnside/Stark) connects at the Rockwood station, providing additional east-west transit coverage through Gresham and East Portland. Check live arrivals for current schedules.
Yes. 459 Rock Apartments includes free reserved off-street parking for all residents. You can drive when you need to and take MAX when it's more convenient — no extra cost either way.
Yes. The station is fully accessible to people with mobility devices, with level boarding platforms. It also has ticket vending machines (credit/debit accepted) and bike racks.
PDX is about 15 minutes by car from 459 Rock. By transit, you can take the MAX Blue Line to Gateway Transit Center and transfer to the MAX Red Line to the airport — approximately 46 minutes total.
TriMet provides a full rail system map showing the MAX Blue Line and all connections. You can also view the Blue Line route diagram for a stop-by-stop overview. The Rockwood/E 188th Ave station is the 21st stop eastbound on the Blue Line.
TriMet provides live arrival information for both directions: Stop 8363 (to Portland/Hillsboro) and Stop 8354 (to Gresham). You can also plan a trip from Rockwood station using TriMet's trip planner.
459 Rock offers spacious 2-bedroom (818-1,013 sq ft, from $1,600/mo) and 3-bedroom (1,100-1,300+ sq ft, from $1,895/mo) apartments. Every unit includes in-unit washer/dryer, quartz countertops, and central AC. Check current availability for open units and pricing.
Explore the Neighborhood
More to Explore Nearby
Shopping & Services
Albertsons, Best Buy, Columbia Gorge Outlets, Kaiser Permanente, and everyday essentials nearby.
Parks & Recreation
Gresham Japanese Garden, Hogan Butte Nature Park, Nadaka Nature Park, and neighborhood green spaces.
Schools & Education
Nearby K-12 schools, a charter academy, and Mt. Hood Community College.
Things to Do
McMenamins Edgefield, Gresham Cinema & Wunderland, rock climbing, Sky Zone, golf, and more.
Dining & Nightlife
Taquerias, sushi, drive-ins, neighborhood bars, and Dutch Bros—all just minutes away.
