Mount Hood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Hood

Mount Hood is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mount Hood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Mount Hood

Mount Hood in October
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Hood in October
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mount Hood

Plane

Although Mount Hood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 80 km from Mount Hood. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Hood departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Hood. The train journey from Mount Hood to Seattle takes 2h 59m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Everett, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Hood is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 238 km from Mount Hood. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Hood, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Busbud. From Astoria, the bus ride to Mount Hood takes 267 km and will cost you around $18. From Eugene, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 298 km.

Plane

Although Mount Hood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 80 km from Mount Hood. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Hood departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Hood. The train journey from Mount Hood to Seattle takes 2h 59m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Everett, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Hood is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 238 km from Mount Hood. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Hood, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Busbud. From Astoria, the bus ride to Mount Hood takes 267 km and will cost you around $18. From Eugene, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Mount Hood

Airlines serving Mount Hood

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,491 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,582 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (713 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Hood

Most booked hotels in Mount Hood

Cooper Spur Mountain Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 145 reviews)
$169+
Old Parkdale Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$148+

Renting a car in Mount Hood

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Mount Hood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Mount Hood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.