Northeast Oregon Living Transportation ■■The Freeway
With Interstate 84, a major four-lane freeway, running east and west through La Grande, Union County is far from isolated. I-84 provides a direct link to the West Coast and eastern population centers while several state highways link the county’s communities and provide regional access.
■■The Railroad The Union Pacific and Idaho Northern Pacific railroads provide mainline freight service for regional and transcontinental destinations on a daily basis. The WallowaUnion Railroad connects Wallowa County to the main lines and the Eagle Cap Excursion Train.
■■The Airport
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The La Grande-Union County MuA train pulls into the rail yard in La Grande. nicipal Airport is about seven miles from downtown La Grande, about 14 miles from Union stops in Wallowa, Baker and Umatilla counties. and Cove, and 20 miles from Elgin. In 2009, Community Connection purchased a trolley bus With two runways, a comfortable lounge, conference styled after the electric streetcars of yesteryear. Summertime and flight planning facilities and courtesy cars for local riders can enjoy the open-air panels while winter riders appretransportation, travelers find the municipal airport ciate modern amenities, such as heat and protection from the provides private, business and commercial flyers with all elements. the amenities expected at larger facilities. Whatever time of year, the historic bell rings along the stops Just a short car ride away, travelers can hop aboard as it takes riders to destinations around La Grande. For inforSeaPort Airlines, which offers daily flights from the mation, call Community Connection, 541-963-2877. Pendleton Airport to Portland International Airport.
■■The Trolley Local and regional transportation is provided through Community Connection, which offers local bus transportation on a fixed route, as well as regularly scheduled service to popular
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■■The Bus For those seeking bus travel nationwide, Community Connection serves as a transportation hub, including a station for the Greyhound Bus Line.
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