There are 6 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus
3h 27mDrive 189.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar 189.9 mi
3h 24m$35–51Fly from King County International Airport, bus
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus
4h 50mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain Empire Builder
6h 8m$63–138Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus Columbia Gorge Express
6h 16mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Spruce Gifts & Provisions189.9 mi
3h 24m
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at CAT Transit Center - Hood River via W Burnside & SW 5th and Gateway Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Vancouver Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Columbia River Gorge is 191 miles. The road distance is 191 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via 26th St E & D St E, Tacoma, Vancouver Station, and Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport 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 6h 16m.
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Spruce Gifts & Provisions
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge.
Book your Seattle Airport (SEA) to Columbia River Gorge train tickets online with Omio.
There are 165+ hotels available in Columbia River Gorge.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Columbia River Gorge. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








