There are 5 ways to get from Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain Empire Builder
5h 43m$64–138Drive 181.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Federal Way to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar 181.4 mi
3h 13m$34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus Columbia Gorge Express
6h 55mFly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus
5h 1mFly from King County International Airport, bus
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus
5h 7m
Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 and arriving at CAT Transit Center - Hood River via Tacoma, W Burnside & SW 5th and Gateway Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Vancouver Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Federal Way and Columbia River Gorge is 208 miles. The road distance is 182.4 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge, including transfers.
Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via 26th St E & D St E, Tacoma, Vancouver Station, and Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd via Tacoma, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, W Burnside & SW 5th, Gateway Transit Center, and CAT Transit Center - Hood River in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 541-386-4202
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridecatbus.org
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ridecatbus.org/
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ridecatbus.org/
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ridecatbus.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Federal Way to Columbia River Gorge.
There are 165+ hotels available in Columbia River Gorge.






