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Closest Airports To Mt Rainier National Park

If you are not fortunate enough to live in the pacific northwest odds are you are flying to Mt Rainier!  Below are the three closest airports to Mt Rainier National Park 

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  • Portland International Airport
  • Vancouver International Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA):

At about 51 miles away,  Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the closest airport to Mt Rainier National Park.  A hub for Alaska and Delta Airlines, SeaTac also hosts 34 other airline companies, which gives many flight options and variety when planning your trip. 

Distance From Mt Rainier: 51 miles (from Carbon River Ranger Station)

Estimated Driving Time: about 1hour and 10 minutes to Carbon River Ranger Station

Address:  17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158

Phone Number:  (206) 787-5388

Website:  Click Here

Portland International Airport (PDX):

If you are having difficulty getting flights  intended schedule at SEA-TAC then Portland International Airport is your next closest option.  

Distance From Mt Rainier: 144 miles (to Longmire Wilderness Information Center)

Estimated Driving Time: 2hours and 30minutes to Longmire Wilderness Information Center

Address: 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218

Phone Number: (503) 460-4234

Website:  Click Here

Vancouver International Airport:

This would be a last resort option if you are unable to get a flight from the other two airports, reason being this is the farthest from the park no matter how you slice it. 

Distance From Mt Rainier: 195 miles (to Carbon River Ranger Station)

Estimated Driving Time: 4hours and 40minutes to Carbon River Ranger Station

Address: 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4, Canada

Phone Number: +1 604-207-7077

Website:  Click Here

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