The Link Public Transit

06/18/2026

📢 Tomorrow! The Dalles to Hood River Intercity Shuttle is following the Saturday & Sunday schedule! 🎉

Transit closures coming up for Juneteenth this Friday! CAT runs weekend services, The Dalles between Hood River runs weekend services, and all other services will be closed.

06/15/2026

😊🍒🍰😢There were smiles, cherries and cake to celebrate on Friday, but we are sad to have said goodbye to two members of The Link Public Transit team. Jesus Mendoza (left) served as Transportation Operations Manager for the past five years and Casey Ruiz (right) has been a driver at The Link for the past ten years! Thank you, Gentlemen! Field Supervisor Laura Reed, (center) as well as the rest of the staff, wish them all the best.😊

06/12/2026

Riding to work from 5-Mile in the cool morning is nice, as long as The Link can take you home in the heat of the late afternoon!

All of our busses include bike racks to get you and your wheels where you need to go. Let's ride!

06/04/2026

📢 Important Service Announcement from The Link Public Transit 📢

Due to projected funding reductions following the outcome of Measure 120, The Link will be implementing service and operational adjustments effective July 4, 2026.

Like many transit agencies across Oregon, we are facing financial challenges related to stagnant or reduced available funding. To ensure the long-term sustainability of our services, the following changes will go into effect:

🔹 South Wasco County Shuttle: Service will be reduced from two days per week to one day per week, operating on Tuesdays only.
🔹 Office Hours: Operations will transition from a seven-day schedule to Monday through Friday only. (Regular bus service will continue on the weekends without change.)

We understand these changes impact our riders throughout the community, and we remain deeply committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation to the greatest extent possible.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

👉 Questions or concerns? Please reach out to our Transportation Operations Manager, Jesus Mendoza, at (541) 296-7595 or via email at [email protected].

Detailed information and Title VI policy details can also be found on our website. [Insert Link to Website]

05/29/2026

🚍 Heads up, Columbia Gorge Express riders! Due to the McCord Creek Bridge replacement project on I-84, we are experiencing significant delays on Fridays and weekends, with occasional impacts on weekdays. Construction is expected to continue through the fall.

If you are traveling to the airport, making timed transit connections, or catching the final Link bus to The Dalles, please plan ahead:

⏱️ Expect delays and give yourself plenty of extra travel time.
🚌 Take an earlier bus whenever possible to avoid missed connections.
🚗 Have a backup plan for transportation just in case.
Stay informed:
📱 Sign up for real-time Transit SMS Notifications: https://gorgetransit.com/sign-up-to-receive-transit-sms-notifications/
🚗 Check current traffic impacts before you head out: www.tripcheck.com

Thank you for your patience!

04/22/2026

🌎Happy🌍Earth🌏Day!
You can reduce your carbon footprint by using Public Transit! The Gorge Transit system, which includes The Link, provides reliable, sustainable transport across the Columbia Gorge area, allowing for reduced car reliance for commuting and local travel.

04/08/2026

The Gorge Transit Shuttle service to Dog Mountain begins this Saturday, April 11th. The wildflowers are ready to welcome you!

Prepare for Dog Mountain THIS WEEKEND! The transit shuttle begins on the 11th - make sure you have your permit to hike!

04/01/2026

Do you live or work in downtown The Dalles? You and/or your employees may be eligible for the downtown The Dalles free transit pass program!
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District and the City of The Dalles - City Hall have partnered to offer a free 12-month Gorge Transit Pass to residents who live and employees who work in The Dalles' Central Business Commercial zone (pink area of map).
The pass offers a commute option that is free, eliminates parking hassle, AND offers free access to all fixed routes in the Gorge, including to Mount Hood and Portland!
Learn more at

Click on the logos above to learn more about each transportation provider and their services and to find printable schedules and maps.

03/20/2026

🚍 Attention Link riders!🚍
Due to ongoing construction on Federal Street, we are moving our Veterans Service Building stop to 2nd and Liberty Street, across the street from The Annex, until further notice.

02/13/2026