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How to get fromBellingham to Columbia River Gorgeby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Bellingham to Columbia River Gorge by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BLI - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    4h 52m

  2. Drive 291.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bellingham to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar car 291.2 mi
    5h 12m
    $54–77

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouver Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    8h 11m
    $107–217

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    9h 14m

  5. Train to King County International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BFI - PDX
    3. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    7h 22m

  6. Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PAE - PDX
    3. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    6h 40m

  7. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YVR - PDX
    3. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    8h 15m

  8. Bus via Tacoma

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattlebus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus bus 594 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    9h 46m

Bellingham to Columbia River Gorge by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?

You can take a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Vancouver Station and Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd via Seattle Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, W Burnside & SW 5th, Gateway Transit Center, and CAT Transit Center - Hood River in around 9h 14m.

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