The average bus between San Francisco and Columbia River Gorge takes 24h 23m and the fastest bus takes 22h. The bus service runs several times per day from San Francisco to Columbia River Gorge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between San Francisco and Columbia River Gorge. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 1:30 PM which arrives into Columbia River Gorge at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Bus Station and take an average of 24h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Columbia River Gorge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from San Francisco station and arriving at Columbia River Gorge station via Sacramento Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 23m.
San Francisco to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
San Francisco to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at CAT Transit Center - Hood River station.
The distance between San Francisco and Columbia River Gorge is 883.3 km. The road distance is 1,191 km.
You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd via Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, W Burnside & SW 5th, Gateway Transit Center, and CAT Transit Center - Hood River in around 20h 31m.