How to get from Union Station Portland to Hood River by bus and light rail?

Union Station Portland to Hood River - Light Rail Schedule

The YELLOW light rail from Union Station Portland to Hood River runs from 5:21 AM to 12:02 AM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 53 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Station Portland to Hood River by bus and light rail

To get from Union Station Portland to Hood River in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW light rail from Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt station to Interstate/Rose Quarter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS bus from Gateway Transit Center station to Cat Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Union Station Portland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Hood River on the Moovit app.

113min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - YELLOW
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
Walk to Hood River
Leaves from Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - YELLOW
    Wait for light rail
    YELLOW
    Expo Center Max Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Interstate/Rose Quarter
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Rose Quarter TC Max Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    Cleveland Ave Max Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateway Transit Center
    ID 07
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Columbia Gorge Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cat Transit Center
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hood River
    Walk to
    Hood River
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station Portland to Hood River

The distance between Union Station Portland, Portland, OR and Hood River, Portland, OR is approximately 61.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station Portland to Hood River by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portland, OR – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Union Station Portland to Hood River

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Union Station Portland to Hood River using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Station Portland) and destination (Hood River), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station Portland to Hood River?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Light Rail line YELLOW, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Union Station Portland and Hood River?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Union Station Portland to Hood River?

    The YELLOW light rail line goes from Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt station near Union Station Portland in Portland to Interstate/Rose Quarter station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Interstate/Rose Quarter station near Hood River in Portland, OR.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station Portland to Hood River by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station Portland in Portland and Hood River in Portland, OR by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Union Station Portland to get to Hood River?

    Get on the YELLOW light rail from the Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt station near Union Station Portland in Portland.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Union Station Portland and Hood River?

    Get off the light rail at the Interstate/Rose Quarter stop, which is closest to Hood River in Portland, OR.

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