There are 4 ways to get from Spokane to The Dalles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Spokane to Wishram Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 8m$208–303Drive 263.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Spokane to The Dallescar 263.7 mi
4h 25m$44–63Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to The Dallesbus FlixBus 2184
7h 10m$45–65Fly, bus
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane GEG - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus
7h 22m$328–378
Spokane to The Dalles by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to The Dalles is to bus which costs $45 - $65 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to The Dalles is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane station to The Dalles. However, there are services departing from Spokane Station and arriving at 3rd Street and Federal via LINK Transit Center - The Dalles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Spokane to The Dalles station. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Wishram Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Spokane and The Dalles is 288 miles. The road distance is 265.2 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to The Dalles without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $200 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Spokane to The Dalles, including transfers.
Spokane to The Dalles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Spokane Station.
Spokane to The Dalles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Spokane station.
The best way to get from Spokane to The Dalles is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $200 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and The Dalles, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Spokane to Wishram Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Spokane Station to The Dalles once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–350
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Wishram Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Spokane Station to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Spokane to The Dalles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at The Dalles station.
Spokane to The Dalles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wishram Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to The Dalles is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Spokane to The Dalles.
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