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.
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 France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Hood departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 12m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Hood. The train journey from Mount Hood to Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 59m trip.
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 Fox and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Hood, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Eugene, the bus ride to Mount Hood takes 170 miles and will cost you around $36. From Oakland, the ticket costs about $204 for a journey of 935 miles.
Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Hood is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.