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How to get fromOlympia to Columbia River Gorgeby bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Olympia to Columbia River Gorge by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2120
    2. Take the train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    4h 35m
    $40–82

  2. Drive 143.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Olympia to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar car 143.1 mi
    2h 29m
    $27–38

  3. Bus, train via Centralia

    1. Take the bus from Olympia Transit Center - 280 Washington St NE to Mellen Street e-Transit Station - 1401 Mellen St.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain train
    6h 26m
    $50–104

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2120
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus Columbia Gorge Express
    4h 43m

Olympia to Columbia River Gorge by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Olympia to CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt station, Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC station, Gateway Transit Center, and CAT Transit Center - Hood River in around 4h 43m.

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