There are 5 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Columbia River Gorge by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus Columbia Gorge Express
2h 22mDrive 34.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar 34.4 mi
43 min$7–10Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain Empire Builder
3h 24m$25–53Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland-PDX to Spruce Gifts & Provisions34.4 mi
43 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Portland Airport (PDX) to Spruce Gifts & Provisionstaxi 34.4 mi
43 min$120–150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from Gateway Transit Center and arriving at CAT Transit Center - Hood River via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Columbia River Gorge is 62 miles. The road distance is 34.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Columbia River Gorge without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Columbia River Gorge, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by CAT, depart from Gateway Transit Center station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Columbia River Gorge is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?
CAT operates a bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood River every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland-PDX to Spruce Gifts & Provisions
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Broadway Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-333-3333
- Website
- broadwaycab.com
Radio Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-227-1212
- Website
- radiocab.net
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More Questions & Answers
Portland Airport (PDX) to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by CAT, arrive at CAT Transit Center - Hood River station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Columbia River Gorge is 35 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Columbia River Gorge.
There are 141+ hotels available in Columbia River Gorge.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland Airport (PDX) and Columbia River Gorge. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.