Student rides
Columbia Gorge Community College rides home, airport runs & game day
The Dalles, Oregon· two-year· under 1,000 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from The Dalles and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
The Dalles connects to the relay grid near Portland, OR (72 miles away). Popular first legs:
- The Dalles → Eugene, OR120 mi · $15–$30
- The Dalles → Bend, OR141 mi · $20–$30
- The Dalles → Yakima, WA148 mi · $20–$35
- The Dalles → Seattle, WA168 mi · $20–$40
- The Dalles → Kennewick, WA205 mi · $25–$45
- The Dalles → Medford, OR256 mi · $35–$60
- The Dalles → Bellingham, WA259 mi · $35–$60
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Columbia Gorge Community College student travel FAQ
- How do Columbia Gorge Community College students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving The Dalles bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from The Dalles cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.