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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to Columbia River Gorge by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Vancouver Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    10h 10m
    $119–253

  2. Drive 344.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vancouver to Spruce Gifts & Provisionscar car 344.8 mi
    6h 17m
    $79–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver 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
    11h 1m

  4. Fly from Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YVR - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    6h 12m

  5. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BLI - PDX
    3. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    7h 50m

  6. Train to King County International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BFI - PDX
    3. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    9h 21m

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?

You can take a train from Vancouver to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak via Vancouver Station and Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver 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 11h 1m.

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