Ride the River - Cascades East Transit

Ride the River Shuttle

A bus towing a trailer full of rafts

Ride all day for $5

Let us do the driving - you do the floating.

  • Buy a wristband for all day fun!
  • Pay in advance with the CET Go app
  • Weather may reduce frequency or cancel
  • Operates 7 days a week until Labor Day, 10am - 7:30pm
  • Buses may depart when they are full
  • Service frequency - approximately every 45 minutes
Park and float map

How to ride the river:

  • Park at the Park & Float
  • Take the shuttle to Riverbend Park to begin your float
  • Caution: There are rapids at Whitewater Park. Be prepared to exit the river and walk around
  • Continue your float to Drake Park and exit after the Galveston Ave bridge
  • Take the return shuttle to the Park & Float or Riverbend Park
  • Pro tip: Buy your fare in advance for a smoother boarding!

Ride the River Shuttle

An easy way to enjoy the Deschutes River without the hassle of parking or coordinating multiple vehicles. Park once, skip the car shuffle, and float all day for $5 with convenient service between the Park & Float, Riverbend Park, and Drake Park. The shuttle intervals run approximately every 45 minutes.

Hop on easier by purchasing your pass in advance through CET Go. Each rider must have their own account and purchased pass using separate emails.   

Note: service may be reduced or canceled based on inclement weather including cooler temperatures, rain, thunderstorms and poor AQI.

Transit pass

Get tickets in advance with the CET Go app

Shuttle Tips:

  • Inflatable tubes and other flotation devices that can safely fit in the shuttle trailer are accepted.
  • Please line up in a single file while waiting for the next available bus
  • If you are in a vehicle, please do not park in or block the bus loading zones
  • The bus may depart early if the bus or trailer is at capacity before the scheduled departure time
  • Passengers are responsible for their own flotation device/tubes and must travel on the same bus as the flotation device/tube. CET is not responsible for lost or stolen tubes.

Google Maps may not reflect accurate CET service information. Please refer to our website, cascadeseasttransit.com, for up-to-date information about all CET services.