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How to get fromSalem to Columbia River Gorgeby bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Columbia River Gorge by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Portland Amtrak Stationbus bus Cascades
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus Columbia Gorge Express
    3h 58m

  2. Drive 84.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salem to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar car 84.6 mi
    1h 36m
    $16–23

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salem to Portlandtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    4h 4m
    $38–84

  4. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2110
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus Columbia Gorge Express
    4h 26m

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  • Distance: 110.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd via Portland Amtrak Station, Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt station, Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC station, Gateway Transit Center, and CAT Transit Center - Hood River in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Portland and Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak in around 4h 4m.

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