There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Fossil by bus, car, or train
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Lincoln High School - Portland to Biggs JunctionKennewick-Portland Route
- Drive from Biggs Junction to Fossil
3h 50m$69–87Train, drive (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Portland to Wishram StationEmpire Builder
- Drive from Wishram Station to Fossil
4h 19m$27–91Drive 171.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Fossil171.9 mi
3h 37m$32–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Fossil is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Fossil is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Portland and Fossil is 174 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Portland to Fossil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Fossil is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Portland to Fossil.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Fossil, OR, USA?
There is no direct connection from Portland to Fossil. However, you can take the bus to Biggs Junction then drive to Fossil. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Fossil via Wishram Station in around 4h 19m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Wishram Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $13–70
- Business - advance purchase
- $18–110
- Business Class
- $30–190
Bus from Lincoln High School - Portland to Biggs Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
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