There are 3 ways to get from Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak to Vancouver Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Centralia Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
4h 52m$38–90Drive 114.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Spruce Gifts & Provisions to Chehaliscar 114.4 mi
2h 1m$21–31Bus
- Take the bus from CAT Transit Center - Hood River to Gateway Transit Centerbus Columbia Gorge Express
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus FlixBus 2120
7h 38m
Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis by foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis. However, there are services departing from CAT Transit Center - Hood River and arriving at United State Postal Service - NW Cascade Ave & Center St. via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Olympia Transit Center - Bay J, Tumwater Transit Hub - L&I Bldg. 7273 Linderson Way SW and Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis station. However, there are services departing from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak and arriving at Centralia Amtrak Station via Vancouver Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Columbia River Gorge and Chehalis is 154 miles. The road distance is 115.1 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis, including transfers.
Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis bus services, operated by CAT, depart from CAT Transit Center - Hood River station.
Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA and Chehalis, WA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak to United State Postal Service - NW Cascade Ave & Center St. via Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak, Vancouver Station, Centralia Amtrak Station, and S Tower Ave & E Pine St. in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd to United State Postal Service - NW Cascade Ave & Center St. via CAT Transit Center - Hood River, Gateway Transit Center, Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC station, Rose Quarter TC station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Olympia Transit Center - Bay J, Tumwater Transit Hub - L&I Bldg. 7273 Linderson Way SW, and Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St. in around 7h 38m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Centralia Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 541-386-4202
- [email protected]
- Website
- CAT
Bus from CAT Transit Center - Hood River to Gateway Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- CAT
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Booking & Getting There
Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis bus services, operated by CAT, arrive at Gateway Transit Center station.
Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Columbia River Gorge to Chehalis.
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