{"id":3486,"date":"2021-06-15T19:18:21","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T19:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/mc\/?page_id=3486"},"modified":"2026-08-10T18:15:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T18:15:15","slug":"getting-to-la-grande","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/strategic-equity-initiatives\/getting-to-la-grande\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to La Grande, OR and EOU Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2070\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/strategic-equity-initiatives\/files\/2021\/06\/PDX_to_EOU.jpg\" alt=\"Road to EOU from Portland International Airport\" class=\"wp-image-3490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/strategic-equity-initiatives\/files\/2021\/06\/PDX_to_EOU.jpg 2070w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/strategic-equity-initiatives\/files\/2021\/06\/PDX_to_EOU-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/strategic-equity-initiatives\/files\/2021\/06\/PDX_to_EOU-1024x357.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/strategic-equity-initiatives\/files\/2021\/06\/PDX_to_EOU-768x268.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/strategic-equity-initiatives\/files\/2021\/06\/PDX_to_EOU-1536x536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/strategic-equity-initiatives\/files\/2021\/06\/PDX_to_EOU-2048x714.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2070px) 100vw, 2070px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to Eastern Oregon University! We know that traveling to a new place can be challenging, especially if you&#8217;re coming from outside the area. The information below provides accessible travel options for getting to La Grande and arriving safely on the EOU campus. Whether you&#8217;re flying into Portland OR, or Boise ID, and traveling by bus, please plan your trip in advance and check transportation schedules before you travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students traveling to EOU from Portland OR or Boise ID have several options. <strong>From Portland,<\/strong> students can drive or rent a car, take a direct Northwestern Stage Lines bus from downtown Portland to La Grande, or fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Pendleton Regional Airport (PDT) with Boutique Air and then take local transportation from Pendleton to EOU. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Boise,<\/strong> students can drive or rent a car, or take a direct Northwestern Stage Lines bus from Boise Airport (BOI) to La Grande. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Once you arrive in La Grande,<\/strong> you\u2019ll need to call a taxi to pick you up and take you to the Eastern Oregon University campus. We have two taxi services in La Grande:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blue Mountain Taxi: 541-663-4845<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC Cab Company: 541-663-0572<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll need to tell the driver to drop you off at Eastern Oregon University&#8217;s Alikut Hall (located behind Quinn Coliseum). Your Resident Assistant (RA) will meet you in the front of the building and show you to your suite and help you with the check in process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMPORTANT NOTES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eastern Oregon University is located in La Grande, in Northeastern Oregon. It is located approximately 4 hours from Portland, OR, 5 hours from Seattle, WA, and 3 hours from Boise, ID by car. Pendleton is approximately 1 hour from La Grande, also by car.\u00a0The driving distance from Portland to La Grande is 261 miles (420 km).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is not recommended to take a taxi \/ Uber \/ Lyft from Portland International Airport (PDX) or Boise Airport (BOI) to La Grande, as it will be costly (260 miles \/ 418 km, one way by car).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boutique Air, with daily round trip service from Portland International Airport to Pendleton Regional Airport, is limited to eight passengers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KAYAK Public Transit #17 Arrow bus in Pendleton is fare-free. Because this route offers limited service, travelers may need to stay overnight in Pendleton to catch the bus to La Grande the following morning. Staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildhorseresort.com\/resort\/hotel\/\">Wildhorse Resort &amp; Casino<\/a> is an affordable and convenient option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please check transportation schedules and availability before booking your trip. Strategic Equity Initiatives staff are always available to help you plan your travel to campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greyhound.com\/\">Greyhound Bus<\/a> (Portland \u2192 La Grande)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PLEASE BE AWARE!<\/strong> There is one bus daily from the Greyhound Station in downtown Portland with service to La Grande (Monday &#8211; Sunday). Please check the Greyhound Bus website for current schedules and book your ticket in advance if possible. Because there is only one bus service from Portland to La Grande daily, you may need to stay overnight at a hotel near Portland International Airport (PDX). Many PDX-area hotel shuttle service from the airport to the hotel; please contact the hotel directly for shuttle bus information. Please note that the bus ride can be long with frequent stops along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Greyhound Station in downtown Portland is located 12 miles (19 km) from the Portland International Airport (PDX). The most convenient way to get from PDX to the Greyhound Station would be to catch an Uber or Lyft (approx. cost $25-30).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Eastern Oregon University&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fly into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flypdx.com\/\">Portland International Airport<\/a> (PDX), then catch a connecting flight from PDX to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pendletonairport.com\/\">Pendleton Regional Airport<\/a> (PDT) with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boutiqueair.com\/flight_search\/new\">Boutique Air<\/a>. Air service from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Pendleton Regional Airport (PDT) is available with several flights daily. Please visit Boutique Air\u2019s website for flight information (small aircraft) and to book a ticket in advance, as roundtrip flights are limited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling from the Pendleton Regional Airport to KAYAK Public Transit Hub in Pendleton&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To take a taxi from the airport to the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/j1nfmW3Dox7nKNou7\">KAYAK Public Transit Hub<\/a>, call any of the taxi and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pendletonairport.com\/travel\/transportation-options\">transit companies listed on the Pendleton Regional Airport website<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling from the Pendleton Regional Airport to KAYAK Public Transit Hub in Pendleton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>PLEASE<\/em> <em>NOTE: Because the KAYAK Public Transit route to the Eastern Oregon University campus offers limited service, travelers may need to stay overnight in Pendleton to catch the bus the following morning. Staying at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildhorseresort.com\/resort\/hotel\/\"><em>Wildhorse Resort &amp; Casino<\/em><\/a><em> is an affordable and convenient option.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you arrive at the KAYAK Public Transit Hub (located behind Nixyaawii Governance Center at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/j1nfmW3Dox7nKNou7\">46411 Tim\u00edne Way, Pendleton<\/a>), take the KAYAK Public Transit #17 Arrow Bus Line to the Eastern Oregon University campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Catch the #17 Arrow Bus <\/strong>(LINK: <a href=\"https:\/\/ctuir.org\/media\/0e3nuuu4\/17-l-arrow.jpg\">KAYAK Public Transit &#8211; Arrow Line Schedule<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus Stop Location:<\/strong> KAYAK Transit Hub located behind Nixyaawii Governance Center at 46411 Tim\u00edne Way, Pendleton (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/j1nfmW3Dox7nKNou7\">Google Map LINK<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Departure Time:<\/strong> Check schedule: <a href=\"https:\/\/ctuir.org\/media\/0e3nuuu4\/17-l-arrow.jpg\">ttps:\/\/ctuir.org\/media\/0e3nuuu4\/17-l-arrow.jpg<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Destination:<\/strong> Eastern Oregon University Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling from La Grande to Portland International Airport, via Pendleton Regional Airport and Boutique Air<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Catch the KAYAK Public Transit &#8211; Arrow Bus Line<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> EOU Campus by the Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Departure Time:<\/strong> Check schedule: <a href=\"https:\/\/ctuir.org\/media\/0e3nuuu4\/17-l-arrow.jpg\">https:\/\/ctuir.org\/media\/0e3nuuu4\/17-l-arrow.jpg<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Destination:<\/strong> Kayak Transit Hub in Pendleton is located behind Nixyaawii Governance Center at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/j1nfmW3Dox7nKNou7\">46411 Tim\u00edne Way, Pendleton<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To take a taxi from the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/j1nfmW3Dox7nKNou7\">KAYAK Public Transit Hub<\/a> to the Pendleton Regional Airport, call any of the taxi and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pendletonairport.com\/travel\/transportation-options\">transit companies listed on the Pendleton Regional Airport website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling from Boise Airport to La Grande via Northwestern Stagelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travel from Boise Airport (BOI) to La Grande by <a href=\"https:\/\/northwesternstagelines.com\/\"><strong>Northwestern Stage Lines<\/strong><\/a>. The bus departs directly from the Boise Airport (3201 Airport Way) and travels to the La Grande Bus Station (2204 E. Penn Ave.). Please check Northwestern Stage Lines\u2019 website for the most current schedule and book your ticket in advance. The trip takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes and includes several stops along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling from Portland to La Grande via Northwestern Stagelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travel from Portland to La Grande by <a href=\"https:\/\/northwesternstagelines.com\/\"><strong>Northwestern Stage Lines<\/strong><\/a>. The bus departs from Portland Union Station (800 N.W. 6th Ave.) and travels directly to the La Grande Bus Station (2204 E. Penn Ave.). Please check Northwestern Stage Lines\u2019 website for the most current schedule and book your ticket in advance. The trip takes approximately 6.5 hours and includes several stops along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please feel free to reach out to the <a href=\"mailto:mnmorton@eou.edu\">International Student Services office<\/a> (mnmorton@eou.edu \/\/ (541) 962-3588) for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Last Updated: August 9, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Eastern Oregon University! We know that traveling to a new place can be challenging, especially if you&#8217;re coming from outside the area. The information below provides accessible travel options for getting to La Grande and arriving safely on the EOU campus. 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