There are 3 ways to get from Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain Empire Builder
5h 40m$64–138Drive 175.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Puyallup to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar 175.3 mi
3h 7m$32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus Columbia Gorge Express
7h 3m
Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from Fairview Dr & 9th Ave SW Red Lot and arriving at CAT Transit Center - Hood River via Tacoma, W Burnside & SW 5th and Gateway Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Puyallup station to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from Puyallup Station and arriving at Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Tacoma and Vancouver Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Puyallup and Columbia River Gorge is 205 miles. The road distance is 176.3 miles.
The best way to get from Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge, including transfers.
Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tacoma station.
Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Puyallup, WA, USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?
You can take a train from Puyallup Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Tacoma, Vancouver Station, and Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fairview Dr & 9th Ave SW Red Lot to CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd via Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E, Tacoma, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, W Burnside & SW 5th, Gateway Transit Center, and CAT Transit Center - Hood River in around 7h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 541-386-4202
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridecatbus.org
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ridecatbus.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Puyallup to Columbia River Gorge.
There are 165+ hotels available in Columbia River Gorge.






