There are 4 ways to get from Astoria to Columbia River Gorge by car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train (Amtrak)
best- Drive from Astoria to Kelso-Longviewcar
- Take the train from Kelso-Longview to Vancouver Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain
4h 6m$39–84Drive 126.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Astoria to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar 126.2 mi
2h 30m$23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Astoria Transit Center to Sunset Transit Centerbus NorthWest
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus Columbia Gorge Express
5h 44mBus, train
- Take the bus from Astoria Transit Center to Portland Amtrak Stationbus NorthWest
- Take the train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain Empire Builder
5h 45m$38–84
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astoria to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Astoria to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Astoria to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from Astoria Transit Center and arriving at CAT Transit Center - Hood River via Gateway Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Astoria and Columbia River Gorge is 157 miles. The road distance is 126.9 miles.
The best way to get from Astoria to Columbia River Gorge without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Astoria to Columbia River Gorge, including transfers.
Astoria to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Point, depart from Astoria Transit Center station.
Astoria to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Point, arrive at Sunset Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astoria to Columbia River Gorge is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Astoria to Columbia River Gorge.
There are 155+ hotels available in Columbia River Gorge.
What companies run services between Astoria, OR, USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Astoria Transit Center to CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd via Sunset Transit Center, Sunset TC station, Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC station, Gateway Transit Center, and CAT Transit Center - Hood River in around 5h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kelso-Longview to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- Point
Bus from Astoria Transit Center to Sunset Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Point
Bus from Astoria Transit Center to Portland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Point
- Phone
- +1 541-386-4202
- [email protected]
- Website
- CAT
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- CAT
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