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 check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
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?
- Browse trips leaving The Dalles and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- 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?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.