EXPLORELINCOLNCITY.COM 55 GETTING TO LINCOLN CITY By Air Portland International Airport is the closest commercial airport to Lincoln City, with direct flights worldwide. Rent a car in Portland to get out to the Coast, or book a shuttle on Oregon Coast Tours, a local company that is happy to be your express service to and from the airport. By Public Transportation The NW Connector is an intercity bus service that specializes in connecting coastal communities. Hop on the bus route that travels between Lincoln City and Salem, with stops in Rose Lodge, Grand Ronde and Rickreall. The NW Connector also travels up and down the coastline, north to Astoria and south to Yachats, with three-day or seven-day all-you-can-ride passes. By Bike Biking along the Oregon Coast can be a challenging but memorable experience. Whether traveling from the Willamette Valley or up and down the Coast, be extremely mindful of safety and variable conditions. Bike lanes and road shoulders vary from community to community and stretches of highway. Make sure to follow all laws and safe practices when navigating an epic coastal ride. By Road Centrally located on the Oregon Coast, Lincoln City is accessible by way of Highway 101 from the north and south and Highway 18 and Highway 22 from the east. Highway 18 connects Lincoln City with the Willamette Valley (and to I-5), through McMinnville and world-class wine country, or branch off of 18 to Highway 22 through Salem, the capital of Oregon. The drive along scenic Highway 101 is full of beautiful coastal vistas and charming small towns to explore both north and south of Lincoln City. Newport Astoria 7.5 .75 4.25 2.5 3.25 2.35 2 2.75 .5 1.5 Brookings 7.5 6.75 3 4.75 4.25 5.25 5.75 5 7 5.75 Cannon Beach .75 6.75 3.75 2 2.5 1.5 1.5 2.25 .25 1 Florence 4.25 3 3.75 1.75 1.25 2.25 3 2.25 3.75 2.75 LINCOLN CITY 2.5 4.75 2 1.75 .5 .5 2 1.25 2.25 1 Newport 3.25 4.25 2.5 1.25 .5 1 2.5 1.5 2.75 1.5 Pacific City 2.35 5.25 1.5 2.25 .5 1 2 1.25 1.75 .5 Portland 2 5.75 1.5 3 2 2.5 2 1.25 1.5 1.5 Salem 2.75 5 2.25 2.25 1.25 1.5 1.25 1.25 2.5 1.5 Seaside .5 7 .25 3.75 2.25 2.75 1.75 1.5 2.5 1.25 Tillamook 1.5 5.75 1 2.75 1 1.5 .5 1.5 1.5 1.25 Astoria Brookings Cannon Beach Florence LINCOLN CITY Pacific City Portland Seaside Tillamook DRIVING TIMES (In hours) Salem By West Coast Electric Highway Lincoln City is connected to the West Coast Electric Highway. Electric vehicle charging locations are located in parking lots near shopping, restaurants and lodging. Below are the charging stations in Lincoln City listed from north to south. Lighthouse Square 4070 NW Highway 101 Taylor & Taylor Realty Co. (Tesla only) 3891 NW Highway 101 Oceanlake Neighborhood 1601 NE 15th St. Cultural Center 540 NE Highway 101 Lincoln City Outlets 1500 E. Devils Lake Road Taft Neighborhood 1226 SW 50th St.
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