Transportation
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The Mid Columbia is a hub for both transcontinental and border-to-border highways. There is a constant flow of traffic in the area, with products being shipped by a combination of small airports, rail, river barge, as well as interstate and highway trucking.
Rural parts of the states have always had a challenge when seeking to meet the transportation needs of the local population. Long distances between towns and an economic base that reflects the size of the population have made it difficult for rural communities to fund mass transit. Many lower income citizens or senior citizens find themselves totally dependant on others when they are no longer able to access personal automobile transportation. As a visitor from Russia noted to me, "This is not a pedestrian friendly country."
Communities in the Mid Columbia have worked together to meet this challenge by creating a network of transportation to meet the needs of the local citizens.
Coordinated information is available through
Mid-Columbia Council of Governments Transportation Network
201 Federal Street
The Dalles, Oregon 97058
Phone: (541) 296-7595
The Transportation Network is also the local Greyhound agent in The Dalles and the site of the LINK service for The Dalles. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Transportation providers by county, regional bus and rail service are listed below.
PASSENGER FARES: Various fares are charged depending on the transportation provider and the mileage provided. However, the services are, in part, provided through local, state, and federal funds. You should call ahead to inquire about the availability of the service. Some services require advance reservations, some as far ahead of time as 72 hours.
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| Hood River/Hood River County |
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| Hood River Taxi & Transportation 541-386-2255 |
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| The Dalles / Wasco County | The Link 201 E. Federal St., The Dalles OR 541-296-7595 Regular hours of bus operation are 7:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. p.m., Monday through Friday. Serving City of The Dalles and Wasco County. Riders are encouraged to call in advance. |
| The Dalles Taxi (Passenger service) 541-296-3965 White Lion Cab (The Dalles - non passenger delivery service only) 541-296-6299 Seniors of Mosier Valley 541-478-3453 Wamic Senior Bus 541-544-2801, 541-544-2641 |
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| Gilliam County | Gilliam County Senior Bus Arlington Area: 541-454-2977 Condon Area: 541-384-3823 |
| Sherman County | Sherman County Bus 541-565-3211 (Moro) |
| Wheeler County | Wheeler County Community Transportation: 541-468-2859 OR 800-721-8425 |
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| Goldendale / Klickitat County |
Mt. Adams Transportation Service |
| White Salmon / Skamania County | Mt. Adams Transportation 157 NE East Ave., White Salmon, WA 509-493-4662 Toll Free: 800-493-7606 Transportation for county residents of all ages to medical and social service appointments as well as essential shopping and financial services. For information or reservations: (509) 427-9466 Persons with medical coupons through the State of Washington may access transportation to medical appointments by calling (800) 752-9422. |
| E&R Taxi Service 509-493-2592 |
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| Air Transportation | |
| Blue Star Columbia Gorge Airporter Toll free: 800-247-2272 |
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| Portland International Airport (PDX) Portland International Airport is 82 miles from The Dalles, with a 1 hour and 15 minute commute time (God willing - if the traffic is clear, the wind is at your back, and all is right with the world.). |
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| Columbia Gorge Regional Municipal Airport Bill Coles, Jr. Office: 313 Court Street The Dalles, OR 97058 (509) 767-2272/Fax (541) 296-6906 email: [email protected] The Columbia Gorge Regional Municipal Airport is located within a 10 minute drive of The Dalles, across the Columbia River in Dallesport, Washington. The airport has three runways with the longest paved runway extending 5,097 feet. The airport is at an elevation of 243 feet and a distance of approximately 2 miles from downtown The Dalles as the crow flies. |
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Flight Tracker |
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Trip.Com |
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Amtrack (800) 872-7245 Service offered only on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge, with local stations at Wishram,Washington and Bingen, Washington. ODOT Amtrack Cascades Schedule |
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Oregon Dept. of Transportation Rail Division |
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Port of The Dalles 3636 Klindt Dr., The Dalles, OR 97058 Tel: 541-298-4148 or 800-901-7678 Fax: 541-298-2136 [email protected] |
| Tidewater PO Box 1210 Vancouver, WA 98666 [email protected] WA (360) 693-1491 OR (503) 281-0081 FAX (360) 694-8981 Tidewater handles grain, refined petroleum products, wood and wood products, both liquid and dry fertilizers, and freight of all kinds loaded into containers. Tidewater also provide a variety of harbor services, including ship assists. |
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Greyhound |
| Goldendale: 1005 S. Columbus 509-773-5525 |
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| Rufus-Biggs 91558 Biggs-Rufus Hwy, Rufus OR 541-739-2155 |
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| Hood River 600 E. Marina Way 541-386-1212 |
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| The Dalles 201 E. Federal St. 541-296-2421 |
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| Auto Transportation | |
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Oregon Dept. of Transportation TripCheck is recognized as one of the best travel information sites in the nation, includes incident maps, road cameras and road conditions. |
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Oregon / Idaho AAA
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Distance Chart
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Freight & Shipping
Shippers can expect
- 1-2 day ground delivery to Seattle, Boise and the Bay Area
- 2-3 day delivery to LA and Denver
- 3-4 day to Dallas, Omaha and Minneapolis
- 5-7 day to East Coast cities.
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