Cascades East Transit to boost bus service frequency in Bend

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Cascades East Transit will increase bus service frequency and improve connections across Bend beginning May 4, 2026. The transit agency aims to provide better reliability for commuters throughout the city.

The service improvements will see Routes 1 and 4 along 3rd Street operate every 15 minutes on weekdays between 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Additionally, frequency on key corridors serving St. Charles and Neff Road will increase, with buses running every 30 minutes instead of the current 45-minute intervals.

Changes also include an update to Route 6, which will serve the new Deschutes Public Library – Central Library.

The new Deschutes Public Library – Central Library is scheduled to open on May 11, 2026.

Riders can plan their trips by checking updated schedules at local bus stops, Hawthorne Station, or online at CascadesEastTransit.com. For questions regarding the service changes, individuals may call 541-385-8680.

The new services will officially begin on May 4, 2026. The Deschutes Public Library – Central Library will open its doors on May 11, 2026, marking an additional destination for the updated Route 6.