Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, Klamath Basin Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  Start from downtown Klamath Falls. Head southwest on Main St toward S 6th St. Merge onto US-97 S/US-395 S via the ramp to Alturas. Follow US-97 S for approximately 20 miles until you reach the junction with I-5 N. Merge onto I-5 N and continue for about 13 miles. Take exit 14 for Ashland, and follow signs for Ashland. Continue on OR-99 N, then turn left onto Siskiyou Blvd. Follow Siskiyou Blvd until you reach the entrance for Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, located just outside of Ashland. The entire drive takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes depending on traffic.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  From Klamath Falls, board a Greyhound or local transit bus to Medford, OR. The trip takes approximately 1 hour. Once in Medford, transfer to a local bus service that operates to Ashland. Greyhound might have bus services that connect to Ashland directly, but if not, make sure to check Rogue Valley Transit District schedules for routes to Ashland. Once in Ashland, you can take a taxi or rideshare service to Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, which is about 10 miles from downtown Ashland.

• Carpool or Rideshare

  If you are traveling solo or without a car, consider using rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft from Klamath Falls to Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. Simply input the destination (Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, Ashland, OR 97520) in the app. Be prepared for costs that can vary based on distance and demand; expect to pay around $40-$70 for a one-way trip.

• Bicycle

  For the adventurous, biking from Klamath Falls to Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is an option. The route is primarily along US-97 S and I-5 N, but be cautious of traffic. This is a strenuous ride of approximately 37 miles one way, and it would take several hours depending on your pace. Make sure to plan for hydration and snacks along the way.