There are 2 ways to get from Portland to Rainier by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Portland to Rainier is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Rainier is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Rainier station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Portland and Rainier is 123 miles. The road distance is 113.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Rainier without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Portland to Rainier, including transfers.
Portland to Rainier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Rainier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Rainier is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Portland to Rainier.
There are 52+ hotels available in Rainier.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Rainier, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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