There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Columbia River Gorge by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain Empire Builder
1h 40m$40–65Drive 38.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar 38.9 mi
45 min$8–11Line 19 bus, bus
- Take the bus from W Burnside & SW 5th to Gateway TCbus 19
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus Columbia Gorge Express
2h 37mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Portland to Spruce Gifts & Provisionstaxi 38.9 mi
45 min$140–170
Portland to Columbia River Gorge by train and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from W Burnside & SW 5th and arriving at CAT Transit Center - Hood River via Gateway Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Portland and Columbia River Gorge is 74 miles. The road distance is 39.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Columbia River Gorge without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $40 - $65.
The train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs once daily.
Portland to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from W Burnside & SW 5th station.
Portland to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Columbia River Gorge is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 19 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Burnside & SW 5th to CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd via Gateway Transit Center and CAT Transit Center - Hood River in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Bus from W Burnside & SW 5th to Gateway TC
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Broadway Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-333-3333
- Website
- broadwaycab.com
Radio Cab
- Phone
- +1 503-227-1212
- Website
- radiocab.net
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at Gateway TC station.
Portland to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Columbia River Gorge is 39 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Portland to Columbia River Gorge.
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