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ithin the Florence area, a number of transportation services are available to make travel easy and convenient for residents and visitors alike. From the Florence Municipal Airport to the Rhody Express and local taxis, getting around town is a breeze. Also, only an hour’s drive from Florence is the metropolitan area of Eugene, which offers a major airport, public bus ser-
vice and train service for residents.
FLORENCE-EUGENE CONNECTOR
NEW Starting in February 2020, the Florence to Eugene Connector bus will run seven days per week, with two routes per day, except holidays. Tickets are $5 one-way, with fares between Florence and Mapleton at $1. Tickets can be purchased through the
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bus driver for exact change. Additional information is available at www.lcog.org/1068/ Public-Transit.
FLORENCE-YACHATS CONNECTOR
The Florence-Yachats Connector operates between Florence and Yachats on the central Oregon coast. Tickets are only $2.50 one-way or $5 for all-day service. The bus will make
lorence Municipal Airport handles light twin-engine and jet aircraft up to 12,500 pounds and features a 3,000-foot paved and lighted runway as well as self-serve fuel, which is available 24 hours a day. The facility, off Kingwood Street at 2001 Airport Way, includes 23 hangars that can accommodate 34 aircrafts and one helicopter. There is room for additional hangars on the field, and nearby are light industrial-zoned lots available for lease. An electric courtesy car and bicycles are available, and the comfortable pilot lounge offers free Wi-Fi, hot coffee, TV and flight planning aides. The lounge is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, except holidays. Take flight with Aero Legends, which offers unique flight experiences over and around Florence in a historic Stearman biplane. It takes off from the airport. For more info, call 541-991-3579 or visit aerolegends.com.
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