Corvallis (Oregon)

• 🌍 Corvallis Municipal Airport (CVO  ^IATA), 5695 SW Airport Ave, ☏ +1 541-766-6916. This airport serves as a general aviation airport with no commercial passenger service. 

The nearest airports for commercial flights are:

Portland International Airport (PDX ^IATA) is located 96 mi (154 km) (2-2.5 hours) north via I-5 and 205. Groome Trasportation runs every two hours with a scheduled travel time of 2.5 hours to Portland for those traveling without a private car.

Eugene Airport (EUG ^IATA) is 35.5 mi (57.1 km) south of Corvallis on OR Hwy 99W/99 with fewer commercial flights than to Portland. Options for getting from Eugene Airport to Corvallis are limited (or expensive) for those traveling without a car. Groom Transportation only goes to U of Oregon campus from Corvallis and there are no downtown to airport connections by public transportation in Eugene. If using Groom Transportation TO Eugene , ask if they will drop off at Eugene Airport before buying a ticket from them.

By car, this town is about an hour and a half south of Portland, almost an hour north of Eugene, or almost an hour south of Salem, the capital of Oregon.

• Philomath Blvd/Corvallis Newport Highway connects Corvallis to Newport 49 mi (79 km) west. It follows Pacific Hwy (OR-99W) through town and than onto 2nd St from NW Harrison Blvd, alongside the Willamette River, towards Albany, 11 mi (18 km) northeast. It is another 125 mi (201 km) (2.5 - 3 hrs) east on US Hwy 20 from Albany to Bend. For going towards Bend it is more a straight shot to go 19 mi (31 km) east on OR-34 (see below) to Lebanon and get on US Hwy 20 from Lebanon towards Bend.
• From Interstate 5 Corvallis is located 10 miles (16km) west from the "Lebanon Corvallis" exit at Exit 228 along Hwy 34. Upon approaching from the east you will cross a bridge which leads you right into downtown Corvallis as NW Harrison Blvd (WB). If leaving town, follow NW Van Buren Ave (EB) to get onto OR-Hwy 34. You can also turn left at the last light before the bridge, indicated by a sign saying "Oregon Coast/Reser Stadium," then take the exit that says Eugene/Junction City and that will take you into Philomath Blvd (US Hwy 20) at the southern edge of Corvallis to avoid the narrow one way streets in town.
• OR Hwy 99W goes through town as Pacific Highway W, as the main north-south streets through town between Eugene and Portland. OR-Hwy 99 splits as OR-Hwy 99E and 99W in Junction City at 15 mi (24 km) north of Eugene. In town, Pacific Hwy W splits into two one way streets with each street going in opposite directions but with the same name.

The closest Amtrak station is Albany, some 15 minutes north by car. Some shuttle bus services are available. You can use Linn-Benton loop bus from downtown Corvallis to go to Albany. This service is not provided after 7 on weekdays and on Sunday.

• Benton Area Transit (BAT), ☏ +1 541 752-2615. Public bus Service to rural Benton County, outside of Corvallis. From Corvallis they operate 99 Express route to Adair Village via Hwy 99W while the Coast to Valley route connects Albany to Newport on US Hwy 20 via Corvallis. (updated Dec 2015)
• Greyhound, Bolt Bus, (bus stop) 100-198 SW 5th (SW 5th between Madison & Jefferson), toll-free: +1-800-231-2222. Travels primarily on Interstate 5 between Portland and Sacramento via Salem, Corvallis, Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, Medford, Weed, Redding, Red Bluff, Chico and/or Oroville. Bus station closed and only bus stops available. Tickets must be pre-purchased & printed online. 

• FlixBus, (Greyhound bus stop) 100-198 SW 5th (SW 5th between Madison & Jefferson). Travels primarily on Interstate 5 between Seattle and Eugene via Tacoma, Olympia, Portland, Salem, Corvallis. They also have another stop on 14th & Jefferson (200 SW 15th, across from the street from Furman Hall on campus). 

• Groome Transportation (formerly Hut and Oregon Express Shuttle), (bus stops) Hilton Garden Inn, ☏ +1 877 693-3785. Direct shuttle service to/from Portland International Airport (PDX). They also have another route linking Corvallis to Eugene Mahlon Field (Airport - EUG) and the U of O School of Law Building on campus. (updated Sep 2019)

• First Alternative Co-op. At 2 locations 
  • 1007 SE 3rd
  • 29th & Grant
• Fred Meyer. On Kings Blvd 
• Market of Choice. At the corner of Circle Blvd and 9th 
• Rice N' Spice. Asian groceries on Van Buren 
• Safeway. 
• Winco Foods. On Walnut Blvd 

Nearly any fast food restaurant you are looking for can be found on 9th St. Corvallis also has many pizza delivery services and restaurants. Some notable local venues are: Cirrelos Pizza, Woodstocks Pizza, Endzone Pizza Bar, American Dream Pizza, Pizza Pipeline, and The Pizza Pedler.

• Bento Oriental Express, 1425 NW Monroe Ave. # F on the corner of 14th and Monroe. Good, Cheap Japanese bento. They do not take debit cards. They also serve authentic Chinese food. 
• La Rockita. Burritos, fast, good. (updated Jun 2023)
• Local Boyz Hawaiian Cafe. Excellent Hawaiian food. Across the street from OSU Campus on Monroe street. 
• Shogun Bowl, 2461 NW Monroe Ave ('across from the campus). Cheap Japanese food 
• Taco Uruapan. Authentic Mexican. 
• Thai Chili. Excellent Thai Restaurant. Right across the street from Campus on Monroe street. 
• University Hero. Sandwich shop makes fresh bread everyday (wheat or white). 
• Yogurt Extreme. A fun frozen yogurt shop next to Market of Choice and on Monroe street across from OSU. 

• Alpine Bakery. French. 
• American Dream Pizza. The most popular pizza establishment in town, this restaurant has two locations (locations below). In the evenings be prepared for long lines downtown. Order pizza by the slice or for the family. The best chocolate chip cookies for only $.75, or 3 for $2. 
  • 214 SW 2nd St, +1 541 753-7373. Outside rooftop seating with full service after 4:30PM, in the summer, weather permitting.
  • 2525 NW Monroe Ave, +1 541 757-1713
• Aomatsu Sushi & Grill, 122 NW 3rd St., ☏ +1 541 752-1410. Lunch M-F 11:30AM-2:30PM, dinner M-Sa 5-10PM, closed Sunday. Sushi and Korean BBQ. Good happy-hour specials after 8:30PM.. 
• Block 15. Brew pub with high-quality bar food at 300 SW Jefferson (3rd & Jefferson). 
• Bomb's Away Cafe. A unique blend of Mexican and Cajun, this hip restaurant is a favorite among the locals. Go to the BACRoom for a 4-table bar and privacy. 
• Cloud and Kelly's Public House, 126 SW 1st St, ☏ +1 541 753-9900. Excellent Irish-style food with regular music events. 
• El Sol de Mexico. The best Mexican food in corvallis. On Garfield and 9th Street just north of Grant. 
• Evergreen. A quaint Indian restaurant serving buffet in the afternoon for only $5.95 (load up!). 
• Interzone (16th and Monroe). Small family-owned organic coffee shop that serves organic vegetarian and vegan food. Breakfast till 2PM with a larger menu on Sa Su. Great for people watching too. 
• Riverview Mongolian Grill, 1st St. Asian buffet. 
• Squirrel's Tavern, 100 SW 2nd St, ☏ +1 541 753-8057. Awesome burgers, including a great vegetarian option, the Sun Burger. Great fries, as well. Low-key, slightly "divey" atmosphere. One of Corvallis' better pubs, with outdoor seating. 

Castor 541-231-3322 458 SW Madison Ave Southern-style plates with seasonal ingredients served in a cool, modern space with vintage accents.

• Clodfelters (Right next to Oregon State University). Good sports bar feel. Huge crowds after different college sporting events. Its big night is Wednesdays, which is "Pint Night". During this night, a different beer is featured (such as Fat Tire, or Heff), free pint glasses. Starts at 7PM and 9PM. 
• The Endzone. A very big place with lots of room. Known primarily as a sports bar with pool tables and dancing. Great place to go and have fun. 
• The Upper Deck Pub (Corvallis Sports Park), 175 SW Twin Oaks Cir, ☏ +15417570776. Sports bar with seats looking over an indoor soccer field. Local gathering place for Portland Timbers supporters. (updated Sep 2022)

• Cantina, 1110 NE 2nd St. in Corvallis. 
  • This is another popular dance club. It's known for its Saturday night 1980s mix/Ladies' night. It is combined with Señor Sam's Mexican restaurant. Another great place to get your "groove on."
• AJ's, 137 SW 2nd St. 
  • This is a great small place to go and have fun. On Tuesdays they offer some fun games with prizes (usually a bingo or something of that sort).

• Crowbar, 214 SW 2nd St. As part of American Dream Pizza. Enter through the pizza parlor, or from the alley. Nice, small bar with happy hour after 11PM. Very chill, having somewhat of a romantic feel. 
• Downward Dog, 2305 NW Monroe Ave, ☏ +15412073530. College bar across the street from the OSU campus. Lots of outdoor seating with a cozy interior. 
• Squirrels (2nd & Monroe). Outdoor patio and 2 floors of music, good beer and cheap appetizers (.50!). Occasionally has shows with pool on the 2nd floor. Local favorite. 

• Sanchos (15th and Monroe, upstairs). This is more of a Mexican restaurant- bar mix. A smaller place, but still fun. It's known for dollar tequilla shots every night until eleven. One of the few places in town that will do flaming drinks, with a minimum purchase.