Astoria, OR
Astoria Riverfront Trolley
4.6· 307 Google reviews
At a Glance
Source checked 2026-08-25- TypeVolunteer-run heritage streetcar along Astoria's Columbia River waterfront—temporarily out of service
- LocationAstoria, OR
- Rating4.6 ★307 Google reviews
About Astoria Riverfront Trolley
Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association ordinarily runs Old 300 along 3.1 miles of city-owned waterfront track from Basin Street toward 39th Street and Pier 39. The official homepage currently overrides that season plan: the trolley is temporarily out of service while its generator motor is replaced. No restoration date is published. When service returns, riders can board at named stops or flag the car along the line, pay per boarding or for an all-day hop-on/hop-off fare, and hear changing narration on the roughly 60-minute round trip. Weekday trips are also limited to Basin Street-17th Street because of construction. Check the live homepage before leaving for any ride-dependent visit.
Plan Around the Current Service Outage
Choose the visit that fits your groupEvery ride-dependent visitor
Check whether the trolley has returned
Use the live homepage first. Do not rely on the seasonal hours, GPS link, or a historical photograph while the generator-replacement notice remains posted.
Drivers and first-time riders
Start at Basin Street after restoration
Use the first published stop near Astoria Riverwalk Inn, where the operator provides directions and notes nearby parking.
Riverwalk visitors and flexible day planners
Use the waterfront as hop-on/hop-off transportation
After service resumes, the $2 all-day fare connects twelve named stops; construction currently shortens weekday trips to 17th Street.
History, architecture, and waterfront travelers
See the route's landmarks
Stay aboard for changing narration about Uniontown, canneries, downtown, the Columbia River, maritime sites, and Pier 39.
Families, maritime-history visitors, and outage-proof planners
Visit the maritime museum independently
The Columbia River Maritime Museum is open on its own schedule across from the 17th Street stop and remains a strong day plan while trolley service is suspended.
Current Operating Status
Complete official operating-status check
Trolley temporarily out of service while the generator motor is replaced
The official homepage publishes a March 20-November 1 season and recurring weekly hours, but a newer live notice says the trolley is temporarily out of service while the generator motor is being replaced. No reopening date or current public departure inventory is published. This is therefore a complete current operating-status decision with an empty dates array, not a generated calendar. The planned schedule is retained only as conditional planning after the outage notice is removed. Weekday construction also limits any restored service to Basin Street-17th Street, and rain can cancel operation. Check official operating status ↗
Plan Your Visit
- Current statusTemporarily out of service while the generator motor is replaced; no reopening date is published
- Planned 2026 seasonMarch 20-November 1, but the current outage overrides the seasonal schedule
- Planned weekly hours after restorationMon, Thu, Fri and Tue beginning July 7: 1-4 p.m.; Sat-Sun: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Wednesday
- Construction limitWeekday service is limited to Basin Street-17th Street when operation resumes
- Ride lengthAverage full round trip about 60 minutes
- Published fare$1 per boarding by cash or Venmo @Astoria-RTA, or $2 all-day hop-on/hop-off
- StopsTwelve named stops from Basin Street through 39th Street, plus flag-down boarding along the route when operating
- ParkingPublished near Basin, Bay, 3rd, 6th, 17th, 20th, and 35th Street stops
- WeatherNo service during inclement weather, including rain
- TrackingThe official homepage links a live GPS tracker; use it only after the outage notice is removed
- Charters$200 per hour outside normal operating hours; availability must be confirmed directly
- AccessibilityNo complete current boarding or vehicle accessibility contract is published; call the trolley barn before travel
Find the Depot
The Trains
Old 300 is a composite wood-and-steel streetcar built in 1913 by American Car Company for San Antonio. After later preservation use in Oregon, it reached Astoria in December 1998 and volunteers restored it during the first five months of 1999. The waterfront line has no overhead wire, so Old 300's traction motors receive electricity from a diesel generator on a purpose-built trailer—the equipment named in the current outage notice. The association also presents reconstructed Ballarat Tram No. 30, originally Melbourne No. 33 and later No. 183, as its newest addition for 2026. The current public page does not promise which car will operate after service resumes.
History
Astoria's first trolley era began in the 1880s with horse-drawn and later electric cars.
American Car Company built San Antonio car 300, now known as Old 300.
Old 300 arrived in Astoria in December for volunteer restoration.
Astoria Riverfront Trolley public service began June 8.
The permanent trolley barn on Industry Street was completed.
The association purchased Old 300 rather than losing it at auction.
The published season is interrupted by generator-motor replacement, with no reopening date yet posted.
See full history
Astoria's earlier streetcar era began with horse-drawn and then electric service in the 1880s. The present heritage route uses former Spokane, Portland & Seattle and Burlington Northern waterfront freight track transferred to city ownership after 1996 railbanking. Old 300 arrived in December 1998, and volunteers completed its Astoria restoration during the first five months of 1999. Public service began June 8, 1999. A permanent trolley barn was completed in 2002, and the association purchased Old 300 in 2005. The city owns the track and structures; the volunteer association operates the trolley and maintains the track, car, and barn.
Around the Depot
Columbia River Maritime Museum is an independent museum at 1792 Marine Drive, directly across from the trolley's 17th Street stop and about 1.4 miles along the waterfront from Basin Street. It has separate admission, hours, parking, access policies, and day-of limits. It remains open on its own schedule while the trolley is suspended.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Astoria Riverfront Trolley running now?
No ride should be assumed. The official homepage currently says the trolley is temporarily out of service while its generator motor is replaced, with no reopening date published.
What is the planned 2026 season?
The published regular season is March 20-November 1, but the current generator outage overrides those hours until the operator removes the notice.
How much does a ride cost after service returns?
The official page publishes $1 per boarding by cash or Venmo @Astoria-RTA, or $2 for all-day hop-on/hop-off use.
How long is the ride?
The operator describes an average full round trip of about 60 minutes, with narration changing by direction.
Where should I board?
Basin Street is the first published stop and has official driving directions. The full list contains twelve stops through 39th Street, and riders may ordinarily flag the trolley along the route.
Does rain cancel service?
Yes. The operator says it does not run during inclement weather, including rain, even after mechanical service returns.
Is the whole route available?
Not on weekdays under the current construction notice. After the mechanical outage ends, weekday service is limited to Basin Street-17th Street; weekend scope should be checked live.
Is the trolley wheelchair accessible?
The operator does not publish a complete current boarding and vehicle accessibility contract. Call 503-325-8790 before travel for the exact stop, car, and assistance needed.
Can I still visit Columbia River Maritime Museum?
Yes. The museum is independent and open on its own schedule at 1792 Marine Drive, across from the 17th Street trolley stop.
Sources & Verification
Source-checked August 25, 2026. This free profile has not yet been claimed or confirmed by the operator.
- Official live homepage for outage, planned 2026 season, regular hours, construction limit, stops, fares, weather, GPS, and charters
- Official contact page for trolley barn contact, Basin Street directions, and parking
- Official trolley history for Old 300, volunteer restoration, generator trailer, barn, and purchase
- Official route narrative for city ownership, association maintenance, route length, and waterfront landmarks
- Official Astoria Riverwalk map for stop geography and visitor connections
- Ballarat Tramway Museum publication linked by the operator for Tram 30 and 183 history
- Wikimedia Commons category and exact file pages for six licensed trolley works