Fare Programs
Gorge Transit Connect
The Gorge Transit Connect Program connects low-income community members with transit access throughout the Gorge!
Student Free Fare Program
Hood River County School District Middle and High Schoolers are eligible for a free GOrge pass!
The Next Door Hood River Community ID
Individuals with The Next Door Hood River Community ID can purchase the GOrge pass for $20.
To buy the $20 Adult GOrge Pass with The Next Door Hood River Community ID, you must bring your Community ID card to the CAT office at 224 Wasco Loop, Hood River, OR 97031. The Next Door Community ID discount cannot be redeemed online. To learn more about The Next Door Community ID program please visit The Next Door’s website.
Dial-a-Ride GOrge Pass
How Much:
- $80 Adults
What You Get:
- An annual pass connecting Portland/Vancouver and the Columbia Gorge. The GOrge Pass is good for the calendar year, ending on December 31.
- Unlimited DAR service in Hood River County and fixed route rides on all Columbia Area Transit (including the Columbia Gorge Express and the Gorge-to-Mountain Express), The Link Public Transit, Mt. Adams Transportation Service, and Skamania County Transit buses.
How to Buy:
- You can purchase a physical pass by visiting the CAT office at 224 Wasco Loop.
- This pass is not available in digital form.
GO VETS - Columbia Gorge
The Go Vets Columbia Gorge program provides Veterans with transit opportunities through free fares and passes, along with travel training on how best to use the transit system.
Downtown City of Hood River Employee Pass
Employees of businesses located in Downtown City of Hood River are eligible for free GOrge Passes.