There are 5 ways to get from Redding to Columbia River Gorge by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus Columbia Gorge Express
13h 1mDrive 458.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Redding to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar 458.4 mi
8h 3m$84–121Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain Empire Builder
15h 15m$171–363Fly from Redding Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane RDD - PDX
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus
8h 27mTrain to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SMF - PDX
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus
9h 52m
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which takes 8h 3m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at CAT Transit Center - Hood River via W Burnside & SW 5th and Gateway Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Redding to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
The distance between Redding and Columbia River Gorge is 491 miles. The road distance is 461.1 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Columbia River Gorge without a car is to bus which takes 13h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 1m to get from Redding to Columbia River Gorge, including transfers.
Redding to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding to Columbia River Gorge is to bus which takes 13h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 15h 15m.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, W Burnside & SW 5th, Gateway Transit Center, and CAT Transit Center - Hood River in around 13h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redding Amtrak to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Portland and Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak in around 15h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Portland International Airport via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Portland International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Redding Amtrak to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- CAT
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- CAT
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More Questions & Answers
Redding to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Redding to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Columbia River Gorge is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Redding to Columbia River Gorge.
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