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

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There are 4 ways to get from Tacoma to Columbia River Gorge by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    4h 27m
    $62–131

  2. Drive 171.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tacoma to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar car 171.7 mi
    3h 3m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus Columbia Gorge Express
    5h 41m

  4. Fly, 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 20m

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Tacoma to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Vancouver Station and Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tacoma 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 5h 41m.

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