Handbook: Arriving in Eugene

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Arriving in Eugene

 

Eugene Airport (EUG)

The Eugene airport is located just 25 minutes from campus. If you signed up for the homestay program, your host family will pick you up at the airport. Be sure to communicate with them so they know when you are coming.

If you are planning to stay in a hotel, you can:

  • Take Lyft or Uber
  • Take a hotel shuttle by calling prior to your arrival

Portland Airport (PDX)

The Portland airport is not very large and is easy to navigate. However, once you have picked up your suitcase, you need to be ready for more traveling as Eugene is about 200km (2 hours) from the Portland airport.

If you are planning to go to Eugene directly from the Portland airport, we recommend using the following airport shuttle service from your arrival terminal exit to one of the Eugene stops:

FlixBus

If you are planning to visit Portland first, we recommend using the light rail MAX, Uber or Lyft car services to downtown. You can then get to Eugene using the train:

Amtrak

At the Eugene station you can pick-up a taxi or use Uber or Lyft to get to campus or your housing.

Hotels & Accommodations

There are many hotels to choose from, all within walking distance to the university. If you contact them, they might offer discounts if you mention you are a new University of Oregon student or an international student. For more choices around the city, we recommend using Airbnb. Students should book accommodations as far in advance as possible to get the best price and availability.