Wasco County

The Link Public Transit began in 1997 to provide public transportation services Wasco County citizens. Originally operated by the Mid-Columbia Council of Governments, The Link Public Transit service operation was taken over by the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District in 2018. Since then, The Link transit service has expanded services by adding two fixed routes, Saturday dial-a- ride services, shopping shuttles and weekly shuttles serving Maupin, Dufur and Tygh Valley.

Deviated Fixed Routes: The Red and Blue Loops serve key destinations in The Dalles, Sixth Street shopping, Columbia Gorge Community College, Mid-Columbia Medical Center, the Veterans Service Office, Port of The Dalles, Waters Edge and more. At the Transit Center, riders can connect to Hood River, Goldendale and Greyhound services. Passengers can request route deviation up to one quarter mile from the fixed route. Deviated Fixed Route Service runs Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm.

Dial-A-Ride: The Dial-a-Ride, door-to-door public transportation service operates Monday through Friday, 6 am to 6 pm. The Link added Saturday service in 2019, offering trips between 9 am and 4 pm. Dial-A-Ride picks up riders in the The Dalles, Dufur, Mosier, Celilo, the Lone Pine in-lieu site and unincorporated areas.

Inter-community Service: The Link operates an inter-community route between The Dalles, Mosier, The Port of Hood River and the Columbia Area Transit office in Hood River four times daily on weekdays. CAT operates the route twice per day on weekends. This route serves commuters and provides direct transfers to the Columbia Gorge Express which takes riders into Portland.

The Dalles and Hood River Shopping Bus: The shopping bus offers door-to-door service to grocery stores and shopping center in The Dalles on Monday and Wednesdays and Hood River twice a month. The cost is $3 for unlimited stops with no shopping bag limit. Our drivers help passengers with their bags.

South County Shuttle: The Link serves riders in Maupin, Tygh Valley and Dufur every Tuesday by offering rides into The Dalles for shopping and appointments. The cost is between $3 and $5 depending on location.