GETTING HERE Bend is considered the basecamp of Central Oregon, and getting here is easy no matter which mode of travel you choose. BY AIR: With non-stop commercial air service from major markets, getting to Bend is quick and convenient. And once you land at Roberts Field Airport (RDM), you’re only 20 minutes away from the energy and excitement of downtown Bend. Roberts Field is the fourth largest commercial airport in Oregon, serving all of Central Oregon. Flights are provided by Alaska, American, United, and Delta. These carriers offer arriving and departing f lights to and from Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Seattle. Six full-service rental car agencies are on-site at the Redmond Airport offering an array of car rental options, including larger multi-passenger vehicles, and fully equipped 4WD sport utility models. BY AIR CHARTER: If commercial air service does not f it your needs or schedule, you may want to consider on-demand air charter service, which can take you conveniently from the airport closest to you directly into Bend. No security delays, layovers, connecting f lights, or hassles.
BY ROAD: Centrally located at the junction of US Highway 97 (a north and south route from Madras to Klamath Falls) and State Highway 20 (the east and west route from Idaho/Burns to Salem/Willamette Valley), Bend is easily accessible from all directions and is three hours southeast of Portland, along a route highlighted with scenic beauty. For current road conditions and road cams, visit the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) website TripCheck.com. If you are on the road and need up-to-date weather and road information, call 511 in Oregon. Or if outside the state, contact ODOT at 503-588-2941. BY BUS: Bend is served by regional bus service from many cities in Oregon including Portland, Eugene, John Day, and Ontario. BY RAIL: Amtrak provides convenient and affordable rail transportation to and from the Bend area from various locations throughout the region. Call Amtrak for fares and schedules 800-872-7245 or visit their website at amtrak. com.
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