There are 4 ways to get from Spokane to Columbia River Gorge by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Spokane to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain Empire Builder
5h 22m$95–200Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Spokane Station to The Dallesbus FlixBus 2184
7h 1m$40–75Drive 292.8 mi
- Drive from Spokane to Columbia River Gorgecar 292.8 mi
5h 9m$54–78Fly, bus
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane GEG - PDX
- Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus
5h
Spokane to Columbia River Gorge by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Columbia River Gorge is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Columbia River Gorge is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane station to Columbia River Gorge. However, there are services departing from Spokane Station and arriving at Water's Edge, Lone Pine Blvd via LINK Transit Center - The Dalles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Spokane and arriving at Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Spokane and Columbia River Gorge is 302 miles. The road distance is 294.5 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to Columbia River Gorge without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $95 - $200.
The train from Spokane to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak takes 5h 21m including transfers and departs once daily.
Spokane to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Spokane Station.
Spokane to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Spokane station.
The best way to get from Spokane to Columbia River Gorge is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Spokane to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 21m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Spokane Station to The Dalles once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–320
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 541-386-4202
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridecatbus.org
Bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ridecatbus.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Spokane to Columbia River Gorge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at The Dalles station.
Spokane to Columbia River Gorge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Columbia River Gorge is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Spokane to Columbia River Gorge.
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