Halfway between San Francisco and Seattle, Cottage Grove has excellent access to western markets.  The City is on Interstate-5, the main north-south highway connecting all major West Coast cities. This positions Cottage Grove on the main lines of several trucking firms. Federal Express and United Parcel Service operate daily in Cottage Grove.

 Cottage Grove Airport, a state facility, has a 3,200-foot paved runway to accommodate small aircraft, including corporate jets.  Commercial airline service is provided through the Eugene Airport.

 Local Dial-A-Ride services are available through CG Classic Taxi and South Lane Wheels which utilizes lift-equipped vehicles to satisfy the needs of elderly, disabled, and general public. South Lane Wheels also provides medical trips daily to the metro area and can provide connections to the Lane Transit District’s system. Public transportation throughout Lane County is provided by Lane Transit District’s bus system.

 Cottage Grove also has good access to two major ports for shipping to the Pacific Rim. The Port of Portland, one of the most active on the West Coast, is 125 miles to the north with excellent rail and highway links to Cottage Grove. The Port of Coos Bay, 90 miles to the southwest, is easily accessible. Rail service is provided by Central Oregon and Union Pacific Railroad.