School Bus Service

This year OES is offering seven bus routes that service the primary quadrants of the city. Our routes can vary slightly each year, depending on family needs, and are finalized in August. Pick up and drop off times vary from route-to-route.

• North and NE Portland: Our N/NE route has 9 stops each for both the AM and PM routes. Pick-up times are between 6:30-7:55 a.m.; drop-off times are between 3:25-5 p.m. This route includes multiple stops in the inner North and Northeast areas, and the Hollywood District.
• Lake Oswego and West Linn: Our L.O. route has 11 stops for the AM route, and 12 stops for the PM route. Pick-up times are between 6:30-7:55 a.m.; drop-off times are between 3:25-5 p.m. This route includes multiple stops near Mercato Grove, along Iron Mountain, Downtown Lake Oswego, and Stafford Road.
• NW/SW Portland: Our NW Portland route has 8 stops for the AM route, and 5 stops for the PM route. Pick-up times are between 6:30-7:55 a.m.; drop-off times are between 3:25-4:45 p.m. This route includes stops near the Pearl District, Multnomah Athletic Club, and several stops in the Portland Heights area.
• Bethany: Our Bethany route has 14 stops for the AM route, and 13 stops for the PM route. Pick-up times are between 6:30-7:55 a.m.; drop-off times are from 3:25-4:45 p.m. This route includes stops in the Bethany area, near the French-American School, and Cedar Hills. 
• SW Portland: Our SW Portland route has 7 stops for the AM route and 6 stops for the PM. Pick-up times are between 6:45-7:55 a.m.; drop-off times are from 3:25-4:45 pm. This route includes stops near Burnside Road and Skyline Blvd., SW Humphrey Blvd., and SW Vista near SW Broadway, SW Patton Road, and above St. Thomas More school.
• SE/SW Portland: Our SE/SW Portland route has 7 stops for both the AM and PM routes. Pick-up times are between 6:30-7:55 a.m.; drop-off times are from 3:25-4:45 p.m. This route includes stops in inner SE Portland and a couple of stops in the outer SW Portland areas. 
• S Beaverton and Hillsboro: Our S Beaverton and Hillsboro route has 6 stops for both the AM and PM routes. Pick-up times are between 6:30-7:55 a.m.; drop-off times are from 3:25-4:45 p.m. This route includes stops along SW Farmington Road, Cooper Mountain, and Murrayhill areas.
   

Families who receive financial aid are eligible for supplemental aid to help cover the cost of the bus service. Please contact financialaid@oes.edu to learn more about supplemental financial aid.

Annual Bus Fares

OES offers a simplified fare structure with established flat rates.

• Round trip: $1,750 ($1,250 for each additional child)
• One-way: $1000 ($750 for each additional child)
• Single ride: $10 per child

To sign up for annual round-trip or one-way service, complete the Bus Enrollment Form. Routes will be formed based on demand—please indicate your preferred route area for mornings and/or afternoons.

• School buses are 9 times safer than private cars—national statistics show that school buses are the safest vehicles on our roads and highways.
• Outstanding drivers—because safety is the top priority of the OES transportation team, our drivers are screened, well-trained, licensed, and, most important, caring.
• OES vehicles are maintained to strict State of Oregon standards.

• On-time pick-up and delivery—every school day, OES buses arrive on schedule to deliver students to class on time, and provide the same reliable service home after school.