99 Vine bus provides free service to Eugene Airport, McMinnville and stops in between
Just in time for holiday travel, the new 99 Vine bus service makes four trips a day Monday through Friday between McMinnville and Eugene, with four stops in Benton County. Best of all – it’s free during the pilot project period!
Benton County and Yamhill County have partnered to launch the pilot project, providing bus service along the 99 West corridor. The route follows Highway 99 with stops in Amity, Rickreall, Monmouth, Adair Village, Downtown Corvallis, OSU, Monroe, Junction City and Eugene, including Eugene Airport and Amtrak station. The service is operated by Pacific Crest Bus Lines.
Easy travel to the airport or train station isn’t the only reason to ride. The service runs between 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., making it ideal for commuting, running errands, visiting family, exploring new places or taking a trip through Oregon wine country.
Bus service began Monday, Nov. 24, with four trips in each direction every weekday. No tickets or reservations are required while the service is free. Riders can simply get on the bus at any of these stops:
| COMMUNITY | NORTHBOUND STOP | SOUTHBOUND STOP |
| McMinnville | McMinnville Transit Center: 800 NE 2nd St. | |
| Amity | Amity Public Library: 307 S Trade St. | Chevron: 402 S Trade St. |
| Rickreall | Rickreall Grange: 280 N Pacific Hwy. W | HWY 99W & Church Street |
| Monmouth | Main Street & Ecols Street | Main Street & Catron Street |
| Adair Village | City Hall: 6030 NE William R Carr Ave. | |
| Corvallis downtown | 5th Street & Monroe Avenue | |
| Corvallis OSU | 14th Street & Jefferson Avenue | |
| Monroe | HWY 99W & Pike Street | South Benton Community Museum: 140 S 5th St. |
| Junction City | Bi-Mart: 110 E 6th Ave. | |
| Eugene Airport | Douglas Drive in front of terminal | |
| Eugene Amtrak Station | Amtrak Bus Platform: 433 Willamette St. | |
| Eugene downtown | Olive Street & 10th Avenue | |
| Eugene OU | Jaqua Academic Center: 1615 E 13th Ave. | |
The route is designed with multiple age groups in mind. It connects people in small communities to more opportunities and links rural communities to each other. Islands of service are now connected into a more robust, user-friendly transit system.
The fareless six-month pilot project is funded with a grant. If it is successful, local leaders will evaluate data from the pilot, determine potential modifications and pursue resources to continue the service. The goal would be for this route to transition to an affordably priced, fare-based service.
99 Vine is supported by the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments, with funding from the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) discretionary program.
For more information including service schedules, visit https://bat.bentoncountyor.gov/99-vine/.