Ride public transit to explore the outdoors!
- Explore the Deschutes National Forest
- ADA accessible public bus
- Bike trailer with capacity for 20 bikes
- Free wifi on the bus
- 4 Stops at trailheads enroute to Mt. Bachelor
Fares: $10 round-trip
Tips for a safe trip
FAQs
- Stay aware of time. The bus departs at the times listed above.
- Up to 20 bikes are allowed on the trailer. Please note the instructions for safe loading.
- Know your surroundings. Partners like Visit Bend can help you plan your trip and have maps.
- Bring water and what you expect to need for a few hours.
- Outside of Mt Bachelor, these stops do not have concessions or food.
- Each location does have restrooms, though some are only vault toilets.
- Please be aware that cellular signal quality may vary at each outdoor recreation site
Each shuttle has capacity for 38 riders and 20 bikes. Purchasing fare in advance does not guarantee a seat on the shuttle. Arrive early.
Planning for a large group? You may want to explore options with local adventure outfitters to make reservations.
After the first run, each of the three trips up the mountain are round-trip. However, we strongly encourage riders to understand how much time they expect to take in the woods and know when your return trip is scheduled. You may not have much time to explore if you get off on the last trip of the day unless you have another way home planned – like riding your bike down the mountain!
Please dial 911 if you encounter an emergency situation. The Deschutes County non-emergency dispatch line is 541-693-6911.
Shuttle service may be interrupted in the event of extreme weather or fire emergencies. If shuttles have run part of the day before an emergency halt is declared, CET will work with local emergency services and/or send a shuttle to each stop as soon as it is safe to bring riders home.
Yes, with the following guidelines:
Permitted
Class 1 e-bikes
– Pedal-assist only (no throttle)
– Motor assists only while pedaling
– Assistance cuts off at 20mph
Check with the Deschutes National Forest for more details at Deschutes National Forest | Biking | Forest Service. At this time, riders should be aware that the mountain bike trails accessed from the Swampy Lakes and Dutchman stops are not open to
e-bikes. Trail access rules can change, so always verify conditions and restrictions before riding.
Not Permitted
– No e-bikes inside the bus at any time.
– No extra-large cargo e-bikes.
– No fat-tire e-bikes meant for road-riding.
– No e-bikes with supplemental motor.
– No e-bikes/bikes with cargo attached.
Class 2 and 3 bikes:
– Have a throttle that can propel the bike without pedaling.
– Generally only allowed on motorized roads/trails.
– Not permitted on the designated non-motorized singletrack trail systems.
The shuttle’s location can be tracked in real time with the Passio Go app.