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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Columbia River Gorgeby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Columbia River Gorge by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Portland International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SLC - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    5h 49m

  2. Drive 726.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar car 726.6 mi
    11h 11m
    $133–192

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    15h 16m
    $138–286

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain train
    36h 5m
    $447–948

  5. Fly to Tri-Cities Airport, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane SLC - PSC
    2. Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain train
    7h 52m
    $234–402

Salt Lake City to Columbia River Gorge by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?

You can take a train from Salt Lake City to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Sacramento, Vancouver Station, and Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak in around 36h 5m.

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