Travel to the U.S. and Oregon

There are many things to consider when planning your travel to the U.S.! This page has information for students and scholars, as well as transportation options.

Traveling from Portland International Airport (PDX)

Airport Shuttle Service

Groom Transportation

  • This shuttle bus leaves PDX & Corvallis almost every 1 hour, every day of the week.
  • Shuttle times from the airport start at 4:30 AM and keep running until 12:45 AM the next morning.
  • For your first trip to campus, INTO OSU will provide a shuttle from the Portland Airport (PDX). To reserve a seat you must submit your arrival info and request the shuttle here Arrival Info Submission
  • If traveling with family or friends, you will need to book their travel separately at your own expense.  

Traveling from Eugene International Airport

  • If you must travel from Eugene Airport, we recommend using the ground transportation options available through the airport website.
  • To take advantage of the free shuttle and for the most convenient arrival experience, we recommend traveling through Portland and not Eugene.  Please contact us at [email protected] if you must travel through Eugene.

 

Taxi

If the shuttles are not convenient for you, you can take a taxi. Please note however, that a taxi to or from the Portland Airport can cost upwards of $180. This may seem expensive, but the rate can be shared among up to three passengers. Please note that this needs to be arranged ahead of time, and also ensure that all your luggage will fit in the vehicle.

 

Car Rental

Most rental companies allow visitors to rent a car at the Portland or Eugene Airport and return the car to their office in Corvallis. Reservations can be made online with a credit card and a valid driver’s license. You will also be required to purchase temporary auto insurance at the car rental agency.

 

Traveling Around Oregon

You can find information on how to travel around Oregon at OSU's Transit page.

 

Pre-Departure Checklist

For a checklist of items to complete and more details on traveling to Oregon, please visit the Orientation Page