Union County Transportation

Interstate 84, a major four-lane limited access highway runs east/west through La Grande, providing a direct link to the West Coast and the eastern centers of population. State Highway 82 runs northeast from La Grande into Wallowa County. State Highways 204, 244, 237 and 203 and a net work of county roads link smaller communities within the county and connect Union County with the rest of Northeast Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Union Pacific and Idaho Northern Pacific railroads provide mainline freight service for regional and transcontinental destinations on a daily basis. Wallow-Union Railroad connects Wallowa County to the main lines and the Eagle Cap Excursion Train.

Moffit Brothers Transportation provides passenger and freight service between La Grande and communities in Wallowa County. Charter services are also available.

The transportation needs of local schools are provided by Mid-Columbia Bus Co. which also offers some rental services. Local residents can call ARC Cab or EOU-La Grande – Island City Shuttle for local transportation.

La Grande is 250 miles from Portland International Airport, and 175 miles from Boise Municipal Airport. The Pendleton Municipal Airport offers daily service to Portland and is 50 miles to the northwest. Baker City Municipal Airport lies about 45 miles to the southeast. The La Grande-Union County Municipal Airport has two runways, the longest of which is 5,600 feet. Navigational aids include VASI lights, an NDB beacon and GPS approach.

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