There are 4 ways to get from Hillsboro to Columbia River Gorge by tram, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Hatfield Government Center station to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC stationtram MAX Blue Line
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus Columbia Gorge Express
3h 26mDrive 56.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hillsboro to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar 56.8 mi
1h 11m$11–15Line 57 bus, line 19 bus, bus
- Take the bus from SE Washington & 2nd to Beaverton Transit Centerbus 57
- Take the bus from Beaverton Transit Center to Gateway TCbus 19
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus
4h 18mTram, train
- Take the tram from Hatfield Government Center station to Rose Quarter TC stationtram MAX Blue Line
- Take the train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain Empire Builder
3h 56m$26–53
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hillsboro to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Hillsboro to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Hillsboro to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from SE Washington & 2nd and arriving at CAT Transit Center - Hood River via Beaverton Transit Center and Gateway Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Hillsboro station to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from Hatfield Government Center station and arriving at Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Hillsboro and Columbia River Gorge is 80 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hillsboro to Columbia River Gorge without a car is to tram and bus which takes 3h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Hillsboro to Columbia River Gorge, including transfers.
Hillsboro to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from SE Washington & 2nd station.
Hillsboro to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from Hatfield Government Center station.
Hillsboro to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at Beaverton Transit Center station.
What companies run services between Hillsboro, OR, USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from SE Washington & 2nd to CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd via Beaverton Transit Center, Gateway Transit Center, and CAT Transit Center - Hood River in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Hatfield Government Center station to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Hatfield Government Center station to Rose Quarter TC station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 541-386-4202
- [email protected]
- Website
- CAT
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- CAT
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- CAT
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from SE Washington & 2nd to Beaverton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from Beaverton Transit Center to Gateway TC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
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More Questions & Answers
Hillsboro to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at Rose Quarter TC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hillsboro to Columbia River Gorge is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Hillsboro to Columbia River Gorge.
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