There are 4 ways to get from Columbia River Gorge to Spokane by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
5h 54m$95–200Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from The Dalles to Spokane Stationbus FlixBus 2184
7h 24m$40–75Drive 293 mi
- Drive from Columbia River Gorge to Spokanecar 293 mi
5h 9m$54–78Bus, fly
- Take the bus from CAT Transit Center - Hood River to Gateway Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane PDX - GEG
4h 34m
Columbia River Gorge to Spokane by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia River Gorge to Spokane is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia River Gorge to Spokane is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia River Gorge to Spokane station. However, there are services departing from Water's Edge, Lone Pine Blvd and arriving at Spokane Station via The Dalles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak and arriving at Spokane. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Columbia River Gorge and Spokane is 302 miles. The road distance is 294.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia River Gorge to Spokane without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $95 - $200.
The train from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak to Spokane takes 5h 53m including transfers and departs once daily.
Columbia River Gorge to Spokane bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from The Dalles station.
Columbia River Gorge to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Columbia River Gorge to Spokane is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak to Spokane once daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from The Dalles to Spokane Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–320
Flights from Portland International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from The Dalles to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 541-386-4202
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridecatbus.org
Bus from CAT Transit Center - Hood River to Gateway Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ridecatbus.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia River Gorge to Spokane bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Columbia River Gorge to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Spokane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia River Gorge to Spokane is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Columbia River Gorge to Spokane.
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