Wednesday, February 22, 2012
VISITING / Getting Here / Ground Transportation

For those looking for a more "grounded" means of transportation, there are many ways to arrive in Central Oregon other than by traveling through the clouds. Whether you enjoy the ease of a shuttle service, or the tranquility of traveling by rail, you should find an option to fit your needs.

Once you arrive, there are just as many options for getting around Central Oregon. From Car Rental and Shuttle Services to Luxury or Sports Car Rentals, you are sure to find the perfect mode of transportation for your Central Oregon experience.

 

Please utilize the following links for more information regarding ground transportation to, from and within Central Oregon:

 


Bus:

Journey Coaches - A Charter Bus Company
Conveniently located in Central Oregon and offering charter bus service for Sight seeing tours • Casino trips • Anniversary, birthday, and party trips • Sports team transportation and shuttle • Service club events • conferences • group events and much more. Let them help you save time, and money on your transportation needs. Call for a quote anytime!
Address: Redmond, Oregon
Information: 541-419-3084, Scheduling/Quotes: 541-419-3085 or Email: Lisa@CentralOregonCharterBus.com
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Greyhound Bus Lines
Greyhound Bus Lines provides service to Bend from points across the United States. Greyhound Bus Lines contracts with intercity carriers: Porter Stage Lines and Valley Retreiver Bus Lines for some of the routes. The bus stops at the Lava Lanes Bowling Alley (1555 Northeast Forbes Road), off Hwy 20 on the east side of Bend. For tickets and schedule information, call 1-800-231-2222 or click here for online ticket information. For general questions, call Customer Assistance at 214-849-8966.

Public Transportation - Bend Area Transit (BAT)

Visitors to Bend can utilize the BAT public transit system to get around the city. Click here for fare, schedule and route information and maps.

Cascades East Transit (CET) - (service between communities)
Providing fixed route shuttle transportation within and to neighboring Central Oregon communities. For Cascades Community Connector Shuttle schedule, route maps and fares, click here.



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Car Rental:

Avis Rent A Car System
Automobile rentals from the Redmond Airport and various locations within Bend. For special discount rates phone us at 800-331-1600 and refer to the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number W984576. Please call the Redmond location directly at 541-923-3750, should you have any special needs .
Address: Redmond Airport (RDM)
Information: 800-331-1600
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Carrera Collection - Luxury Car Rental
Luxury car rentals from German engineered Porsche, BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen brands. Winter offers all wheel drive, while summer selection includes convertibles and sports cars. Rent by the day, week or whatever length of time you choose.
Address: 1045 S.E Third Street, Bend
Information: 541-382-1711
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Car Service - Private or Limousine

Cascade Towncar
Cascade Towncar provides private car service for the Central Oregon area including private transportation to and from airports, resorts, door-to-door pickups, touring, ground transportation to locations throughout Oregon, or for any occasion when you would rather not drive. Reservations can be made by phone or online via the website. Cascade Towncar is also "Text Friendly".
Information: Call 541-385-9382 or "Text" your inquires to: 541-948-7418.
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Destination Transportation - Limousine & Luxury Car Service
Whether you need a ride to Mt. Bachelor, the airport, vacation home, spa, golf course, shopping with friends or want customized transportation for a tour of Central Oregon or that special occasion, Destination Transporation provides reliable and safe, luxury all wheel drive vehicles at affordable rates.
Information: 541-550-8055
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Rail:

Amtrak
Offering a variety of ski & vacation possibilities. The Amtrak Coast Starlight route takes passengers through the scenic beauty of mountains, waterfalls and forested terrain as they ride from Los Angeles, California to Seattle, Washington. Passengers wishing to travel by train to Central Oregon can disembark at the Chemult, Oregon stop, then connect to the Bend/Sunriver area via Amtrak's Thruway Bus/Shuttle Service.
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Shuttle:

Central Oregon Breeze
Offering daily shuttle services between Bend, Redmond and Madras and the Portland Airport and Amtrak. Charters & Sightseeing Tours, too!
Information: 800-331-1600
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GETIT Shuttle
Providing charter shuttle service and customized tours.
Information: 541-610-6103
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