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Other Local Transit Services
The following transit systems and shuttle services also serve portions of the metro area, and most connect with TriMet bus, MAX and WES service.
Beaverton
RideAbout Shuttle
RideAbout Shuttles, a service of Ride Connection, are free neighborhood shuttles for seniors and people with disabilities who need a little extra help getting around. Currently there five RideAbout Shuttles, each providing different levels of service in North/Northeast, Mid-Multnomah County, downtown Portland, Beaverton and King City.
More on RideAbout at rideconnection.org
Canby
Canby Area Transit (CAT)
Canby Area Transit (CAT) provides public transit service in the Canby area, with regular trips to Oregon City, Wilsonville, Aurora, Hubbard and Woodburn. CAT connects with TriMet's WES Commuter Rail at the Wilsonville WES Station.
More on CAT at ci.canby.or.us
Clackamas-Molalla
South Clackamas Transportation District (SCTD)
South Clackamas Transportation District (SCTD) provides service between Clackamas Community College, Molalla and Canby. Connections with TriMet lines can be made at the college.
More on SCTD at southclackamastransportation.com
Clackamas-Oregon City
Towncenter Xpress (TX)
Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce, Clackamas Community College, Clackamas County and Clackamas Regional Transit Management Association provide service between the Clackamas Town Center Transit Center, Clackamas County offices at Red Soils and the Clackamas Community College Oregon City campus. This free service runs hourly from 8:40 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday during the Clackamas Community College term. For more information call the TMA at 503-654-7777.
Columbia County
Columbia County Rider
The Columbia County Rider connects Portland, Beaverton and Hillsboro with Scappoose, St. Helens and Vernonia.
More on the Columbia County Rider at columbiacountyrider.com
Hood River and The Dalles
Columbia Area Transit (CAT)
The Transportation Network of The Dalles and CAT (Columbia Area Transit) operate a once a week fixed route service between The Dalles, Hood River and Portland. The service operates on Thursdays except for major holidays. Connections with TriMet service can be made at Gateway Transit Center, OHSU, Downtown Portland and Clackamas Town Center.
More about CAT at community.gorge.net/hrctd/
King City
RideAbout Shuttle
RideAbout Shuttles, a service of Ride Connection, are free neighborhood shuttles for seniors and people with disabilities who need a little extra help getting around. Currently there five RideAbout Shuttles, each providing different levels of service in North/Northeast, Mid-Multnomah County, downtown Portland, Beaverton and King City.
More on RideAbout at rideconnection.org
Oregon City
Oregon City Trolley
This free summer trolley connects tourists to the major historical sites in Oregon City including the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, the Museum of the Oregon Territory, McLoughlin House and more.
More on the Oregon City Trolley at orcity.org
Portland
RideAbout Shuttle
RideAbout Shuttles, a service of Ride Connection, are free neighborhood shuttles for seniors and people with disabilities who need a little extra help getting around. Currently there five RideAbout Shuttles, each providing different levels of service in North/Northeast, Mid-Multnomah County, downtown Portland, Beaverton and King City.
More on RideAbout at rideconnection.org
Portland Aerial Tram
The Portland Aerial Tram is a convenient way to travel between Marquam Hill and the South Waterfront District. The Tram departs every six minutes and is free for TriMet monthly pass holders, Streetcar pass holders, and OHSU faculty, staff, students and patients. (TriMet/Streetcar tickets and transfers are not accepted on the Tram.)
More on the Portland Aerial Tram at portlandtram.org
NorthWest POINT Shuttle
The NorthWest POINT shuttle is a great option for transportation between Astoria and Portland. All POINT services provide free wi-fi for passengers.
More on NorthWest POINT at northwest-point.com
Swan Island Evening Shuttle (work site shuttle)
The Swan Island Evening Shuttle, a free service of the Swan Island Transportation Management Association, provides transit connections to Bus Line 72-Killingsworth/82nd on Swan Island, MAX and numerous bus lines at the Rose Quarter Transit Center for swing and graveyard employees.
More on the Swan Island Evening Shuttle at swanislandtma.org
Vintage Trolley
Old-style Vintage Trolley cars run on Sundays on the Portland Transit Mall between Union Station and PSU. Rides are free.
More on the Vintage Trolley
Salem
Cherriots (Salem-Keizer)
Cherriots provides�public transportation in the Salem and Keizer areas.
More on Cherriots at cherriots.org
Sandy
Sandy Area Metro (Fareless SAM)
Sandy Area Metro, otherwise known as "Fareless SAM," serves Sandy and Estacada, and connects to TriMet in Gresham.
More on Fareless SAM at cityofsandy.com
Tigard
Ride Connection U-Ride (rural Washington County)
Ride Connection's U-Ride service provides transportation options for people living in or needing transportation to/from western Washington County outside TriMet's service area.
More on Ride Connection U-RIDE at rideconnection.org
Tillamook County
Tillamook County Transportation District (TCTD)
The Portland-area's connection to the Oregon Coast, the Tillamook County Transportation District (TCTD) provides two round trips daily, stopping at Sunset Transit Center and Union Station.
More on TCTD at tillamookbus.com
Tualatin
Tualatin TMA Shuttle (work site shuttle)
The free Tualatin TMA Shuttle provides connections to and from TriMet service for employees at participating work sites in or near Tualatin's western industrial area. If you are interested in riding the shuttle, please contact your employer.
More on the Tualatin TMA Shuttle at tualatinchamber.com
Vancouver, Washington
C-TRAN
C-TRAN is the public transit provider for Clark County, Washington. TriMet and C-TRAN form a regional transit network in the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. Some TriMet fares are valid on certain C-TRAN buses, and vice versa.
More on C-TRAN service at c-tran.com
Wilsonville
South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART)
South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART) serves the Wilsonville area. SMART buses connect with TriMet at Barbur Transit Center, Tualatin Park & Ride, Commerce Circle in Wilsonville and the Wilsonville WES Station. SMART also provides service between Wilsonville and Salem.
More on SMART at ridesmart.com
Woodburn
Woodburn Transit
Woodburn Transit provides bus service in the Woodburn area on weekdays.
More on Woodburn Transit at ci.woodburn.or.us
Yamhill County
Yamhill County Transit Area
Yamhill County Transit Area serves communities in Yamhill County, with links to TriMet in Hillsboro, Tigard and Sherwood, and to Cherriots in Salem.
More on Yamhill County Transportation at yctransitarea.org