Cascades East Transit, operated by Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, connects people to places through high-quality transit service. Our mission is to always exceed expectations of riders with courteous and friendly customer service representatives, transit operators, and staff. CET bus services include fixed-routes within Bend, city connectors throughout Central Oregon, recreational shuttles and rural Dial-a-Ride service for the public and Dial-a-Ride service for qualifying persons with disabilities and seniors who qualify as low-income.
CET offers fixed-route bus service in Bend. This includes nine routes operating Monday through Saturday across the city of Bend. Fixed-route buses in Bend allow residents and visitors to get to where they need to go.
The Community Connector bus service provides a fixed-schedule for buses that connect the communities of Bend, Redmond, Terrebonne, Prineville, Madras, Culver, Metolius, Warm Springs, La Pine and Sisters.
Dial-a-Ride is a curb-to-curb, shared ride transit service provided to residents with disabilities and seniors with low income not living near fixed-routes. Rides may be scheduled up to 14 days in advance, however same day rides or changes aren’t accommodated.
Rural Dial-a-Ride is a curb-to-curb, shared ride transit service provided to the general public in Redmond, La Pine, Sisters, Prineville, and Madras. Rides may be scheduled up to 30 days in advance.
Recreation shuttles connect Central Oregon residents and visitors with some of Bend’s most fun outdoor attractions. Ride the Mt. Bachelor shuttle to the mountain for a day of skiing or snowboarding, ride the Lava Butte shuttle to see majestic views from the top of this nearby peak, or the Ride the River shuttle after floating the Deschutes River.
To request records, please use the Public Records Request Form located on COIC’s website.
Closed // CET buses are closed for all major holidays, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Reservations // For reservations and information about Cascades East Transit, contact our Call Center at 541-385-8680 or toll-free at 866-385-8680.
Operated by // Cascades East Transit is operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC).
CET’s mission is to provide high quality public transportation services for Central Oregon residents and visitors.
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