The Bay Area has an efficient transportation network that helps businesses and individuals make regional, national and global connections. U.S. Highway 101, the major north-south coastal highway, runs through both Coos Bay and North Bend. The area is linked to Interstate 5 via state Highway 42 (Coos Bay to Roseburg), state Highway 38 (Reedsport to I-5 at Curtin) and state Highway 126 (Florence to Eugene).
The Southwest Oregon Regional Airport provides commercial air service via SkyWest Airlines and Seaport Airlines. Charter service, air freight and express service are available through private companies also located at the airport. In addition, there are rental car and ground transportation services at the airport.
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay is the public port authority for the Bay Area, operating in partnership with private sector firms that own and operate deep-draft and shallow-draft cargo terminals. The Coos Bay harbor also headquarters firms that provide marine services, including ocean towing, ship assist and stevedoring.
The Coos Bay Rail Link provides freight rail service connecting the south Oregon Coast to the Class 1 national rail system via the Union Pacific at Eugene. Shipments include bulk and manufactured wood products, steel, aggregate and agricultural commodities.
A variety of trucking companies also operate in the Bay Area, providing scheduled freight shipments, as well as overnight express mail and parcel services. Scheduled passenger and freight bus services in the Bay Area are provided by Porter Stage Lines (541) 269-7183. Charter services are also available through Mid Columbia Bus Company and Laidlaw Transit.
Other public transportation is provided by the Coos County Area Transit/Dial-A-Ride (CCAT). Private taxi, rental car, and limousine services are also available within the community.
Coos County Area Transit Services
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BAY AREA LOOP SERVICE
Coos County Area Transit (CCAT) operates two loop services throughout Coos Bay and North Bend: the East and West Loops. Both routes have similar service hours between about 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
DIAL-A-RIDE
The CCAT Dial-A-Ride Program includes curb to curb service within the city limits of Coos Bay and North Bend, Bandon city limits, Myrtle Point, and Coquille. Call today to see if you are eligible: 541-267-7111.
INTERCITY CONNECTIONS
The Myrtle Point -Coquille Intercity Connector operates three runs per day Monday through Friday. The Lakeside–Hauser Route provides service between Lakeside, Hauser, North Bend, and Coos Bay – Tuesdays and Fridays. The Powers Stage runs to Myrtle Point, Coquille, North Bend, and Coos Bay every Thursday.
VA SHUTTLE
CCAT is providing shuttle service for our veterans to the cities of Roseburg and Eugene for medical appointments. Tuesdays and Thursdays service to Roseburg and Wednesdays to Eugene. Click the link for more information!