There are 4 ways to get from McMinnville to The Dalles by bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Mac - EB 5th & Cowls - OMI to Hillsboro - SE 4th btwn Washington & Mainbus 33
- Take the train from Portland to Wishram Stationtrain Empire Builder
6h 1m$118–168Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Mac - EB 5th & Cowls - OMI to Hillsboro - SE 4th btwn Washington & Mainbus 33
- Take the tram from Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station to Library/SW 9th Ave stationtram
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus
6h 5m$17–24Drive 121 mi
- Drive from McMinnville to The Dallescar 121 mi
2h 23m$23–32Bus
- Take the bus from McMinnville to Portland Union Stationbus 99 Vine
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus FlixBus 2184
6h 21m$17–38
McMinnville to The Dalles by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from McMinnville to The Dalles is to bus and tram which costs $17 - $24 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from McMinnville to The Dalles is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from McMinnville to The Dalles. However, there are services departing from McMinnville and arriving at 3rd Street and Federal via Portland Curbside Bus Stop and LINK Transit Center - The Dalles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between McMinnville and The Dalles is 172 miles. The road distance is 121.7 miles.
The best way to get from McMinnville to The Dalles without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 1m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from McMinnville to The Dalles, including transfers.
McMinnville to The Dalles bus services, operated by Pacific Crest Buslines Bend, depart from McMinnville station.
McMinnville to The Dalles bus services, operated by Pacific Crest Buslines Bend, arrive at Portland Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between McMinnville to The Dalles is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from McMinnville to The Dalles.
There are 32+ hotels available in The Dalles.
What companies run services between McMinnville, OR, USA and The Dalles, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from McMinnville to 3rd Street and Federal via Portland Union Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and LINK Transit Center - The Dalles in around 6h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Wishram Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- hello@trimet.org
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC station to Library/SW 9th Ave station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 503-474-4900
- Website
- Yamhill County Transit
Bus from Mac - EB 5th & Cowls - OMI to Hillsboro - SE 4th btwn Washington & Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Yamhill County Transit
Bus from Mac - EB 5th & Cowls - OMI to Hillsboro - SE 4th btwn Washington & Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Yamhill County Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dalles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 541-366-5110
- info@pacificcrestbuslines.net
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
Bus from McMinnville to Portland Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–19
- Website
- Pacific Crest Bus Lines
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