Ride the Willamette Shore Trolley

Photo courtesy of Willamette Shore Trolley

Take a scenic ride aboard the vintage Willamette Shore Trolley in Lake Oswego.

During your ride, you’ll travel along a historic rail line dating back to the late 1800s. You’ll go back in time to when electrified trolleys transported citizens throughout the Portland area. The Willamette Shore Trolley passengers ride in a replica of Portland’s Council Crest cars.

Here’s how you can enjoy this unique local attraction.

For 2024, the route runs from Lake Oswego Depot to North of Riverwood by the large trestle. The trolley will travel through Elk Rock Tunnel and into Riverwood before turning around and journeying back to the depot.

The journey takes 35 to 45 minutes round trip.

Here is the schedule and upcoming special events.

Seasonal Schedule and Tickets

The 2024 trolley service is on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Special trolley days also include Memorial Day, May 27, and Labor Day, September 2.

The trolley departs four times a day on the weekends: noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Each ticket is $10 per person for all ages. All riders need a ticket and the trolley doesn’t allow lap sitting.

Buying tickets online in advance is encouraged. Limited walk-up tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Seats are not preassigned. All riders are asked to arrive at Lake Oswego Depot 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.

Holiday Events

The trolley also offers rides during special holidays. Tickets and dates have not been released for these 2024 events yet, but here’s a brief description of what you can look forward to.

Fireworks Trolley

Take a ride and get an unobstructed view of the 4th of July fireworks across from Oaks Park.

Tinseltown Trolley

The City of Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation hosts a family-friendly event with Santa Claus.

Fa La La Trolley

Spend the evening caroling inside the cozy trolley while traveling past the Willamette River.

Christmas Ships Trolley

Watch the Christmas Ships parade on the Willamette River from the comfort of the trolley.

The Lake Oswego Depot is at 311 North State Street in Lake Oswego. You can park at the municipal parking lot off of Foothills Road or anywhere in downtown Lake Oswego and take a short walk to the depot.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit Willamette Shore Trolley’s website.

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