Buy Single Fares
Buy a 1-Day Gorge Pass
Buy a 2023 GOrge Pass
Purchasing Fares Online Requires Downloading Token Transit App on your Smartphone
Fares Compared
Fare Name | Cost | Duration | Available Online | Service |
---|---|---|---|---|
Single Trip Fare | $1 | Single Trip | Yes | Hood River County |
Columbia Gorge Express | $10 | Single Trip | Yes | Between Hood River and Portland |
All Day Pass | $15 | All day | Yes | All Gorge Transit Agencies |
Annual Gorge Pass | $40 adult $20 child |
Jan – Dec. | Yes | All Gorge Transit Agencies |
Dial-a-Ride | $2 | One Trip | Yes | Hood River County |
Annual Dial-a-Ride Pass | $80 | Jan – Dec. | No | Hood River County |
Buy A Single Fare
One Way Fare
- $1.00 Local One-Way Bus Fare (within Hood River and Wasco counties)
- $2.00 Local One-way Dial-a-Ride Fare (within Hood River County)
- $10.00 Regional One-Way Bus Fare (anytime you are ending or starting your trip at Gateway Transit Center)
Please note that if you are going between The Dalles and Cascade Locks the cost is $2. This fare is not available online, but can be paid on the bus or at the CAT offices.
Custom pickups and drop offs on Cascade Locks or Upper Valley routes are $2 per pickup or dropoff.
Fares may be paid when you get on the bus. WITH EXACT CHANGE.
Buy The 2023 Annual Gorge Pass
Take as many local and regional trips as you like until December 31, 2023 – Available online or at CAT office
- $40 pass one adult
- $20 pass covers one child
- $20 Adult GOrge Pass with the Next Door Hood River Community ID.
This fare is not available online. To buy this fare, please bring your Community ID card to the CAT office at 224 Wasco Loop, Hood River, OR 97031. To learn more about the Next Door Community ID program please visit The Next Door’s website. - $80 pass covers Dial-a-Ride.
This fare is available at the CAT office at 224 Wasco Loop, Hood River, OR 97031. It is not available online. - Valid from date of purchase until Midnight December 31, 2023
- Includes Multnomah Falls entry permits.
- Available ONLINE or as a physical pass in the CAT office
- Purchase in advance or day of travel at rideCATbus.org
2023 GOrge Passes, are priced at Adults $40/Children $20, and are valid until December 31, 2023.
For more information about ways to use your GOrge Pass, planning rides with multiple transit providers, and fun trip planning ideas visit gorgepass.com.
*Dial-a-Ride GOrge passes not available online or by phone. You must come into the office to purchase and custom pick ups or drop offs are only covered within CAT service area.
Please Note: Tickets are required to visit the Multnomah Falls Recreation Area and the Historic Lodge. Those riding the Columbia Gorge Express bus to Multnomah Falls automatically receive a free ticket to enter the Falls area.
$15 One Day Gorge Pass
Take as many local and regional trips as you like for one full day – Available online only
CAT now offers a 1-Day Online-Only Gorge Transit Pass for all CAT services, including the Columbia Gorge Express that travels to Portland.
Please Note: International customers — please check with your carrier prior to purchase to ensure you have cell service. If you are unsure, do not purchase a pass online and pay with cash. Drivers do not carry change.
1-Day Gorge Transit Pass Special Promotion:
- $15 pass covers fares for one adult + one youth (17 and under)
- Valid for one calendar day (Midnight-11:59pm)
- Includes Multnomah Falls entry permits for one adult + one youth, 17 and under (Only available in the summer)
- Available ONLINE ONLY – Cannot be purchased in person or on the bus
- Purchase in advance or day of travel at rideCATbus.org
Enjoy a day in the Gorge without the hassle of driving or parking. Hop on and off the CAT bus at any of the stops to eat, drink, shop, hike, walk, bike, and more. Great for families, couples, and individuals looking for a day outing in the beautiful Columbia Gorge. Please note this is a CAT fare only and is only valid on fixed-route CAT buses and cannot be used on other transit systems in the Gorge.
Please Note: Tickets are required to visit the Multnomah Falls Recreation Area and the Historic Lodge. Those riding the Columbia Gorge Express bus to Multnomah Falls automatically receive a free ticket to enter the Falls area.