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From Seattle (about 87 miles away) or Tacoma (about
65 miles away), take Hwy 5 south to Hwy 512 east. Exit onto Hwy
7 (Pacific Avenue). Follow Hwy 7 south to Elbe and continue on Hwy
706 east to the Nisqually Entrance.
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From Portland, Oregon (about 136 miles away), take I-5 north to U.S.
12 east to Morton; then take Hwy. 7 north and turn east on Hwy. 706
at Elbe, continuing to the Nisqually Entrance |
East entrance; From Yakima, take Hwy. 12 west, the Hwy. 123 north
to Stevens Canyon Entrance. |
Northeast entrance; From Seattle/Tacoma, take Hwy. 410 south; from
Yakima, take Hwy. 410 north, to White River Entrance. Northwest
entrance: Take Hwy. 165 south to Carbon River Entrance. |
In the winter, all park roads are closed except the stretch between
Nisqually and Paradise and the road from the park boundary to Ohanaopecosh
ranger station.
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The closet major airports are Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport (65 miles away) and Portland International Airport (150 miles
away).
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Gray Line Tours of Seattle and Mt. Rainier Scenic Tours offer day tours to Mount Rainier from May through September. Tours leave from Seattle and advance reservations are required. Gray Line Tours of Seattle - 800-426-7532. Mt. Rainier Scenic Tours: 888-293-1404.
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There is no rail service into the park. Amtrak has
rail service to Seattle, Tacoma, and Centraia on its northsouth route,
and Seattle, East Auburn, Ellensburg, and Yakima on its east-west
route.
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| There is no public transportation within the park.
Rental cars are available at all airports listed. |
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