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Directions and Transportation
Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Whatever your mode of transportation you can get to St. Helens very easily.
CAR
It's a short half hour car ride from downtown Portland to the heart of the Historic District of St. Helens. Oregon's Pacific Coast is only a short drive away as well. 67 miles to Astoria, 82 miles to Seaside and 90 miles to Cannon Beach just to name a few favorite coastal communities. Let's not forget to mention the larger metropolitan cities located within a short half hour drive including Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Portland.
PLANE
Hillsboro Airport
Located only 26 miles away is Hillsboro Airport; Oregon's second largest airport. It's an integral part of the region's transportation system, providing the highest standard of general aviation facilities to businesses and residents. https://www.portofportland.com/HIO
Portland International Airport - PDX
Located only 33 miles away is Portland International Airport. Offing domestic and international travel anywhere you want to go or fly in from. PDX was named the best airport in the US for the 7th straight year by Travel and Leisure magazine. https://www.flypdx.com/
Scappoose Airport
Located only 7 miles away is Scappoose Airport. Owned and operated by the Port of Columbia County, Scappoose Airport is a public use facility located within the city limits and urban growth boundary of the City of Scappoose. Scappoose Airport covers 196 acres, sits at an elevation of 58 feet above mean sea level, and has a single 15/33 asphalt runway that measures 5,100 ft. by 100 ft. It is the second busiest non-towered general aviation airport in Oregon with 60,000 operations per year and provides “reliever” capabilities to Hillsboro and Portland International Airports. There are a variety of light industrial properties currently available for lease adjacent to Scappoose Airport, located both inside and outside the airport fence. Scappoose Airport Website - CLICK HERE
BOAT
The City of St. Helens is located right on the Columbia River. We have access and opportunities for personal and commercial boating endeavors. Dock at the local St. Helens Marina or City docks. Take a visit to Sand Island as well, an actual island owned by the City of St. Helens and the State of Oregon. Stay the night on Sand Island as well with professionally managed campgrounds; http://www.sandislandcampground.com/
TRAIN
AMTRACK makes several trips daily to full service facilities in downtown Portland. Connections directly to St. Helens via CC Rider is available. CC RIDER Website
BUS
Greyhound bus makes several trips daily to full service facilities in downtown Portland. Connections directly to St. Helens via CC Rider is available. CC RIDER Website
CC Rider makes trips to/from Portland. Schedules can be found on their website. CC RIDER Website
