Hood River Station: Location, Train Visits and Local Connections

Hood River has an Amtrak station and a separate Mount Hood Railroad excursion depot, so check which one your ticket names. The Amtrak station is identified as Hood River (HOO) and is unstaffed. The Mount Hood Railroad depot at 110 Railroad Avenue is the departure and return point for that railroad’s passenger excursions.

Mount Hood Railroad is a century-old short-line railroad offering scenic passenger excursions in Northern Oregon. An excursion from this depot is not the same as an Amtrak departure from the Hood River station.

The Mount Hood Railroad depot is at 110 Railroad Avenue; confirm that your ticket is for this depot before setting out, since the Amtrak stop is a separate station.

At the excursion depot, paid parking is available, with a limited number of spaces for disabled visitors. Depot accessibility is limited; speak with a ticket agent for details. Amtrak station parking information ranges from same-day and overnight parking being available to “No parking at this location.”

For a wider look at getting around and local sights, the Hood River city centre guide covers the town.

Mount Hood Railroad runs scenic passenger excursions from its Hood River depot. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are accepted subject to availability. Seats are pre-assigned, and seat numbers appear on boarding passes. If you are joining another party, request seats together.

The Summer Train runs from late May to early September, followed by the Fall Train. The trip takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours in total, with each train leg lasting about 45 minutes and a layover of approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Check the operator’s schedule for current departure details.

Every traveler needs a ticket for the Summer Train, including infants under 2, who require a lap-child ticket. Ticket categories are adult for ages 13 and older, child for ages 2 to 12, and infant in arms for ages 0 to 2.

Tickets can be purchased at the depot when available; prepaid tickets can be collected at the will-call window. For the Summer Train, will-call pickup is inside the station on the trip day and typically becomes available 45 to 60 minutes before departure.

Trip Protection permits cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full cash refund minus service fees. Cancellations within 24 hours are not eligible for rescheduling or refunds.

The Amtrak Hood River station is unstaffed, with no ticket office, ticket kiosk, restrooms, Wi-Fi or vending machines. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.

The waiting room is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; it is closed Saturday and Sunday. There is no accessible platform, restroom, ticket office or waiting room, and no wheelchair or wheelchair lift. If accessibility affects your plans, verify arrangements with Amtrak before travel.