Transit Resources for Cyclists
Traveling to Sandy or the Mt. Hood area? All of the public transit resources in Sandy are bike-friendly! Whether you're mountain biking at Sandy Ridge or taking a relaxing country ride, please use this page as your public transportation resource.
How to get to Sandy and Estacada with a Bike
You can access Sandy's transit system from Portland by riding the Blue Line MAX train eastbound to Gresham. Exit at the Gresham Transit Center. Sandy Area Metro (SAM) , shares a stop with TriMet buses 80, 82 and 84 at the Gresham Transit Center on NE 8th Street. SAM buses are easily identifiable by the beautiful, scenic picture of Mount Hood. All SAM buses have bike racks on the front and will take your bike as long as there is room. SAM is the connection from Gresham to Sandy, Estacada and the Mt. Hood area. Immediate transfer from SAM-Gresham to SAM-Estacada is free. Please notify the driver of the transfer and they will provide a token. Please go here for fares and here for schedules.