Directions to
Great Vow Zen Monastery

By Car

• Take I-5 to exit 36 "Longview" (south of Seattle, north of Portland).
• At the exit go west on to 432 towards Longview City Center.
• Turn left (south) onto "Oregon Way" at the sign to “Highway 30 to Oregon”.
• Cross the Lewis and Clark Bridge into Oregon.
• Turn right (west) onto Hwy 30 towards Astoria. You will enter Clatskanie after about 12 miles.
• Turn right at the stoplight, on Nehalem Street, immediately before Humps Restaurant.
• Go straight to the end, and then follow the road left on to 5th street.
• Stay on this road; do NOT take the first left fork to the Poplar Farm.
• You will reach a fork after 2.9 miles; stay left, on Mayger Rd. – following the street signs saying "Zen Monastery".
• The monastery is 1.8 miles past the fork, at 79640 Quincy-Mayger Rd. directly across the street from the Quincy Greenhouse.

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Watch out for changing speed zones (20, 25, and 45)!

By Bus or Train

Greyhound and Amtrak both have service to Kelso/Longview WA, which is a short drive from the monastery. If you don’t own a car, and are unable to find a ride to the monastery, we may be able to pick you up there. Please call us to confirm before purchasing your ticket.

• Greyhound - 1-800-231-2222
• Amtrak - 1-800-872-7245