How to get from Hood River to Sandy by bus and light rail?

Hood River to Sandy - Bus Schedule

The COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS bus from Hood River to Sandy runs from 8:23 AM to 7:43 PM, with departures every 1 hr-1 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 24 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Hood River to Sandy by bus and light rail

To get from Hood River to Sandy in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS bus from Cat Transit Center station to Gateway Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS bus from Gresham Central Transit Center station to Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Hood River may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Sandy on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
Walk to Sandy
Leaves from Cat Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cat Transit Center
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Gateway Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Transit Center
    ID 07
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC Max Station
    60 yd • 1 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
    Gresham Central TC Max Station
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Sandy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound)
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sandy
    Walk to
    Sandy
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Hood River to Sandy by bus

To get from Hood River to Sandy in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS bus from Cat Transit Center station to Gateway Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS bus from Gresham Central Transit Center station to Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Hood River may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Sandy on the Moovit app.

174min
Walk to bus station
Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
Bus - 2020
Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
Walk to Sandy
Leaves from Cat Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cat Transit Center
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Gateway Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Transit Center
    ID 07
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Burnside & SE 99th
    ID 12934
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    NE Kelly & 8th (Gresham Central TC)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NE Kelly & 8th (Gresham Central TC)
    ID 14201
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Sandy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound)
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sandy
    Walk to
    Sandy
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hood River to Sandy

The distance between Hood River, Portland, OR and Sandy, Portland, OR is approximately 74.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hood River to Sandy 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 Hood River to Sandy

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Hood River to Sandy using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hood River) and destination (Sandy), 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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From Hood River to Sandy by bus

To get from Hood River to Sandy in Portland, OR, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS bus from Cat Transit Center station to Gateway Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS bus from Gresham Central Transit Center station to Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Hood River may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Sandy on the Moovit app.

174min
Walk to bus station
Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
Bus - 2020
Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
Walk to Sandy
Leaves from Cat Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cat Transit Center
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESSCOLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS
    Gateway Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Transit Center
    ID 07
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Burnside & SE 99th
    ID 12934
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    NE Kelly & 8th (Gresham Central TC)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NE Kelly & 8th (Gresham Central TC)
    ID 14201
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gresham Central Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESSSANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS
    Sandy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 26 & Ruben Ln (Eastbound)
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sandy
    Walk to
    Sandy
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hood River to Sandy?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS, Light Rail line BLUE, Bus line SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hood River to Sandy?

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS, Bus line 20, Bus line SANDY LOCAL & GRESHAM EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hood River and Sandy in Portland, OR?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hood River to Sandy in Portland, OR?

    The COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS bus line goes from Cat Transit Center station near Hood River to Gateway Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Gateway Transit Center station near Sandy in Portland, OR.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hood River to Sandy in Portland, OR by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Hood River and Sandy in Portland, OR by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hood River to get to Sandy in Portland, OR?

    Get on the COLUMBIA GORGE EXPRESS bus from the Cat Transit Center stop near Hood River in Portland, OR.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hood River and Sandy in Portland, OR?

    Get off the bus at the Gateway Transit Center stop, which is closest to Sandy in Portland, OR.

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