Alston, Oregon
Alston: Situated in northwestern Oregon's Columbia County at an elevation of 499 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the foothills bordering the Columbia River floodplain.
About
Alston is a city located in the county of Columbia in the U.S. state of Oregon.
Quick Facts about Alston
| State | Oregon (United States) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.0993,-123.0471 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 18:26:06 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 43℉ Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Alston is located at 46°5'57"N 123°2'49"W (46.0992800, -123.0470600).
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Weather
Patchy fog between 7pm and 9pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. South sou...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alston, OR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235750 | Lower Columbia College | Longview (WA) | 98632-0310 |
| 236744 | Stylemaster College of Hair Design | Longview (WA) | 98632-3027 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alston, OR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEL | Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center | 501 South First Street | RAIL |
| ELS | Elsie, Oregon | 44573 Highway 26 | BUS |
| MNI | Manning, Oregon | 47000 Highway 26 | BUS |
| VAN | Vancouver station | 1301 West 11th Street | RAIL |
| NCM | Necanicum Junction, Oregon | Hwy 26 and Hwy 53 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Alston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rainier Post Office | Rainier (OR) | 97048 |
| Longview Post Office | Longview (WA) | 98632 |
| Clatskan Post Office | Clatskanie (OR) | 97016 |
| Kel Post Office | Kelso (WA) | 98626 |
| Carroll Post Office | Carrolls (WA) | 98609 |
Other cities in Columbia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County , OR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Helens | 14,071 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Scappoose | 7,618 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Vernonia | 2,295 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Columbia City | 2,022 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Rainier | 2,021 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Clatskanie | 1,832 | City in Oregon, USA |