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How to get fromPortland to Columbia Gorge Recreation Areaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Columbia Gorge Recreation Area by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Old Town/Chinatown station to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC stationtram tram MAX Red Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to Cascade Locksbus bus Columbia Gorge Express
    2h 16m

  2. Drive 40.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Columbia Gorge Recreation Areacar car 40.2 mi
    47 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portland to Columbia Gorge Recreation Areataxi taxi 40.2 mi
    47 min
    $140–180

  4. Tram, bus via SW 6th & Pine station

    1. Take the tram from SW 6th & Pine station to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC stationtram tram MAX Green Line
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to Cascade Locksbus bus Columbia Gorge Express
    2h 21m

  5. Line 19 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from W Burnside & SW 5th to Gateway TCbus bus 19
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to Cascade Locksbus bus Columbia Gorge Express
    2h 29m

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  • Distance: 48.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Columbia Gorge Recreation Area, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from W Burnside & SW 5th to Columbia Gorge Recreation Area via Gateway Transit Center and Cascade Locks in around 2h 29m.

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