Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Jose to Columbia River Gorgeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

Find Transport to Columbia River Gorge

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Columbia River Gorge by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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.

  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    5h 22m

  2. Drive 701.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar car 701.3 mi
    12h 5m
    $128–185

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    21h 51m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    22h 22m
    $268–556

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    3. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    6h 3m

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    3. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    6h 22m

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SMF - PDX
    3. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    9h 10m

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Jose to Columbia River Gorge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 631.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to CAT Transfer 224 Wasco Loop Rd via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, W Burnside & SW 5th, Gateway Transit Center, and CAT Transit Center - Hood River in around 21h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Portland and Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak in around 22h 22m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers