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 50 miles 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 12m.

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 $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Spokane, expect to pay about $55 for a 6h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Hood is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 148 miles from Mount Hood. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Hood, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Mount Hood takes 195 miles and will cost you around $56. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $184 for a journey of 875 miles.

Plane

Although Mount Hood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 50 miles 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 12m.

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 $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Spokane, expect to pay about $55 for a 6h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Hood is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 148 miles from Mount Hood. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Hood, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Mount Hood takes 195 miles and will cost you around $56. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $184 for a journey of 875 miles.

Airports near Mount Hood

Airlines serving Mount Hood

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,756 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (532 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (734 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, 144 reviews)
$213+
Old Parkdale Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$148+

Renting a car in Mount Hood

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.