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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Columbia River Gorge by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouver Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    5h 15m
    $76–155

  2. Drive 202.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar car 202.7 mi
    3h 36m
    $37–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2115 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus Columbia Gorge Express
    6h 24m

  4. Fly from King County International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BFI - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    4h 49m

  5. Bus via Tacoma

    1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Cherry St to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone Ebus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    7h 7m

  6. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SEA - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    5h 24m

  7. Fly from Paine Field County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PAE - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    5h 15m

Seattle to Columbia River Gorge by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Seattle to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Vancouver Station and Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle 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 6h 24m.

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