There are 5 ways to get from Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX) by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from CAT Transit Center - Hood River to Gateway Transit Centerbus Columbia Gorge Express
1h 35mDrive 34.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Spruce Gifts & Provisions to Portland Airport (PDX)car 34.1 mi
42 min$7–9Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
3h 6m$26–51Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Spruce Gifts & Provisions to Portland-PDX34.1 mi
42 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Spruce Gifts & Provisions to Portland Airport (PDX)taxi 34.1 mi
42 min$120–150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX) is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX) is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX). However, there are services departing from CAT Transit Center - Hood River and arriving at Gateway Transit Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX) station. However, there are services departing from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak and arriving at Portland Int'l Airport station via Rose Quarter TC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Columbia River Gorge and Portland Airport (PDX) is 62 miles. The road distance is 34.3 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX), including transfers.
Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by CAT, depart from CAT Transit Center - Hood River station.
Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX) is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA and Portland Airport (PDX), USA?
CAT operates a bus from CAT Transit Center - Hood River to Gateway Transit Center every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Spruce Gifts & Provisions to Portland-PDX
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX) bus services, operated by CAT, arrive at Gateway Transit Center station.
Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX) is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Columbia River Gorge to Portland Airport (PDX).
There are 754+ hotels available in Portland Airport (PDX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Columbia River Gorge and Portland Airport (PDX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




