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Let Someone Else Do the Driving

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride with your local public transit agency!

Spend less and reduce emissions: Save money on gas, parking, and car repairs, and help reduce CO2 by sharing the ride on transit.
Get some YOU time: Taking transit allows you to enjoy your trip by taking you out of the driver’s seat. Relax with a book or podcast, play video games, scroll social media, or maybe even just enjoy the sights around you as you are driven to your destination.

Learn how to take transit and find resources from public transit agencies across Oregon to help make your commute, errands, or recreation trip better.

Tips & Best Practices for Taking Transit

No matter if it is your first time taking transit or if you’re a regular rider, here are a few tips and frequent questions to help you get the most out of your transit journey:

The bus driver is there to help you. If you have a question, ask!
Be considerate of other riders by using headphones and limiting phone calls.
If your local transit agency offers real-time arrival information, find out how to access it, so you can be sure exactly when the bus will arrive!
Check if you need to request your stop by pulling a cord or pressing a button, when in doubt check-in with the bus driver.

How do I plan my transit route?

Get There Connect – Our free app and web tool helps you find suggested transit routes for your commute and includes information on locations to help connect you to and from the transit route such as Park and Ride and bike share locations.
Check your local transit agency’s website! Your local transit agency will have the most accurate information on routes and schedules, and often times offers free resources such as one-on-one trip planning support. See the Local Resources section for more information.

It helps to plan your trip ahead of time and leave a bit of a buffer if you have a time sensitive appointment or start to your work day.

I don’t live near a transit stop, what do I do?

If you don’t live close to a transit stop, you can use another transportation mode to connect to the nearest transit. For example:

You may be able to use a Park and Ride location to park near a transit center and complete your commute by transit.
You could ride a bike, e-bike, or scooter to the transit stop and either lock it at the station or bring it on the bus or train with you. If your community has bike share it is a convenient way to connect to and from your route without needing to lock up or bring the bike or scooter along.

You can use Get There Connect to find a Park and Ride or bike share location along your route.

How do I pay for my fare?

Transit costs and payment methods vary across transit providers. Visit your local transit provider’s website for schedules, service announcements, and payment information.

You may also want to check with your employer if your benefits includes a transit pass or reimbursement for transit costs.

Local Transit Resources

Explore local transit resources and services in your area. If your community is not listed, reach out to your Regional Partner to get assistance in finding local resources.

Albany

Transit Service	About	Trip Planner	Schedule	Fare
Albany Transit System (ATS)	Fareless services throughout the city limits of Albany with connections to regional partners	N/A	Schedule	Service is fareless
CW Ride	Covers 7 different bus systems across Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties	Trip Planner	Schedules	Fares
Linn-Benton Loop	Fareless service between Albany and Corvallis, Monday-Saturday	N/A	Schedules	Service is fareless

Ashland/Central Point/Medford

Transit Service	About	Trip Planner	Schedule	Fare
RVTD	Frequent transit service operating 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday, serving Ashland, Central Point, Medford, and nearby cities (Jacksonville, White City, Table Rock, and Eagle Point)	Trip Planner	Schedules	Fares

Bend/Redmond

Transit Service	About	Trip Planner	Schedule	Fare
Cascade East Transit (CET)	Provides fixed-routes throughout Bend, flex routes in Redmond, and Dial-a-Ride service in Bend, Deschutes River Woods, La Pine, Madras (including Metolius), Sisters, Redmond, and Prineville (including Juniper Canyon).	Trip Planner	Schedule	Fares

Corvallis

Transit Service	About	Trip Planner	Schedule	Fare
Corvallis Transit System (CTS)	Fareless service operating 7 days a week for the City of Corvallis	N/A	Schedule	Service is fareless
CW Ride	Covers 7 different bus systems across Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties	Trip Planner	Schedules	Fares
Linn-Benton Loop	Fareless service between Albany and Corvallis, Monday-Saturday	N/A	Schedules	Service is fareless

Douglas County

Transit Service	About	Trip Planner	Schedule	Fare
Umpqua Public Transportation District	Provides fixed-route, demand-response, and non-emergency medical public transportation services throughout Douglas County	N/A	Schedules	Fares

Eugene/Springfield

Transit Service	About	Trip Planner	Schedule	Fare
Lane Transit District (LTD)	Frequent transit service operating 7 days a week across Lane County	Trip Planner	Schedules	Fares

Hood River

Transit Service	About	Trip Planner	Schedule	Fare
Columbia Area Transit (CAT)	Frequent transit service operating 7 days a week in Hood River and surrounding cities	N/A	Schedules	Fares

Klamath County

Transit Service	About	Trip Planner	Schedule	Fare
Quail Trail	Fareless service between Chiloquin and Klamath Falls with stops in Sprague River, Beatty, and Bonanza, operating Monday through Friday.	N/A	Schedules	Free

Portland Metro

Transit Service	About	Trip planner	Schedule	Fares
TriMet Bus and MAX light rail	Frequent bus, light rail, and commuter rail service across the Tri-County area	Trip Planner	Schedules	Fares
Portland Streetcar	Streetcar operating from Northwest Portland to the South Waterfront via Downtown and the Pearl District	N/A	Schedules	Fares
Ride Clackamas	Covers 6 different bus systems in Clackamas County	Trip Planner	Schedules	Dependent on bus system
Ride Connection	Shuttle service for the public in Washington County and door-to-door service for underserved communities acrossthe Tri-County area	Services	Schedule: Dependent on service	Dependent on service
SMART	Public transportation service serving the Wilsonville area with connections to Salem	Trip Planner	Schedules	Fares
ACCESS Shuttle	Connects Cully neighborhood to Cornfoot, Alderwood and Parkrose/Sumner, weekday mornings and afternoons	N/A	Schedule	Service is fareless
Swan Island Shuttle	Connects Swan Island to the Rose Quarter Transit Center, weekday evenings	N/A	Schedule	Service is fareless
Washington Park Shuttle	Circulates within Washington Park, which can be accessed by MAX Red and Blue lines	N/A	Schedule	Service is fareless
GroveLink	Serves the Forest Grove community, linking residents with downtown and TriMet bus line 57	Trip Planner	Schedule	Service is fareless
North Hillsboro Link	Serves North Hillsboro businesses with frequent stops at Orenco Station	Trip Planner	Schedule	Service is fareless
Tualatin Shuttle	Commuter service to and from the Tualatin Park and Ride and the WES Commuter Rail Station	N/A	Schedule	Service is fareless
WestLink	Links Forest Grove, Banks, North Plains, and the Hillsboro Transit Center	Trip Planner	Schedule	Service is fareless
BethanyLink		N/A	Schedule	Service is fareless
CorneliusLink		N/A	Schedule	Service is fareless
GroveLink Saturday		N/A	Schedule	Service is fareless
King City Link		N/A	Schedule	Service is fareless
C-TRAN	Links Portland to cities in Clark County, Washington including Vancouver, Washougal, Camas, and Battle Ground.	Trip Planner	Schedule	Fares

Salem/Keizer

Transit Service	About	Trip Planner	Schedule	Fare
Cherriots	Public transportation service operating 7 days a week across Salem, Keizer, and the mid-Willamette Valley	Trip Planner	Schedule	Fares

Sandy/Mt. Hood

Transit Service	About	Trip Planner	Schedule	Fare
Sandy Area Metro	Frequent transit service operating 7 days a week for the City of Sandy	N/A	Schedule	Fares
Mt. Hood Express	Public bus service running between City of Sandy east to Government Camp and Timberline	N/A	Schedule	Fares