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Transportation

The Dalles is centrally located along the I-84 corridor and the Columbia River. With easy access to Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, Boise, Idaho and many California cities, this area is ideal for the company that relies on interstate commerce and reliable trucking routes.

Many companies in The Dalles area support businesses for companies in Portland, or have clients there. Many products produced in The Dalles are sold nationally.

Northwest map distances from the Dalles

Local Transportation

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For local transportation and vanpool information visit Mid-Columbia Economic Development District’s Gorge TransitLink.

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Also, learn how you and your employees can drive less by participating in Mid-Columbia Economic Development District’s Drive Less Connect program.

Distances to Major Markets

CityMiles to CityTime Distance
Portland, OR80 miles70 min drive
Seattle, WA260 miles4 hour drive
Spokane, WA261 miles4 hour drive
Boise, ID350 miles5.5 hour drive
Sacramento, CA667 miles1:30 Flight
Salt Lake City, UT680 miles1:45 Flight
San Francisco, CA717 miles1:45 Flight

Major Nearby Highways

CityMiles
Interstate 840.25
Highway 1977
Highway 9720
Interstate 20560
Interstate 582

Nearest Airports

NameMiles
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport5
Portland International (PDX)75

General Aviation

NameMilesRunway #1Runway #2Runway #3
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport54,694′5,097′4,406′

Nearest Deepwater Port

CityMiles
Portland, Oregon82

Nearest Foreign Trade Zone

Portland, Oregon, USA

Motor Freight Carriers

NameMilesNotes
UPS Ground:  3480 Crates Way, The Dalles, OR 970580.25Located in The Dalles Industrial Center
USF Reddaway:  1298 Bargeway Road, The Dalles, OR 970582Located in The Dalles Industrial Center

Parcel Carriers

NameMilesNotes
United Parcel Service:  3480 Crates Way, The Dalles, OR 970582Located in The Dalles Industrial Center, Regional Distribution Center, Saturday Delivery, Will cater services to meet company’s needs
Federal Express:  812 W 6th St, The Dalles, OR 97058A-OK Pak & Ship: FedEx Authorized Ship Center

United States Post Office

NameMiles
USPS The Dalles, 970582

Freight & Shipping Times

Shippers can expect:

  • 1-2 day ground delivery to Seattle, Boise and the Bay Area
  • 2-3 day delivery to LA and Denver
  • 3-4 day to Dallas, Omaha and Minneapolis
  • 5-7 day to East Coast cities.