What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Portland is to fly which costs $40 - $270 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Portland is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $40 - $270.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Portland?

The distance between Nanaimo and Portland is 269 miles.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Portland without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Portland?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Nanaimo to Portland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 884+ hotels available in Portland.

Nanaimo to Portland - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Nanaimo to Portland by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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Fly from Nanaimo Airport
best
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane YCD - PDX
6h 18m
$45–295
Fly from Nanaimo
cheapest
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane ZNA - PDX
3h 15m
$43–268
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry Nan→Van
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades
10h 58m
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St.bus
2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry
3. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain
11h 5m
$195–355
Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane YVR - PDX
6h 4m
Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 8:35am HSB ferry to Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorgebus
2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane YYJ - PDX
9h 9m
$247–637

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights

29Weekly Planes

4h 11mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.2 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Portland, OR, USA?

Air Canada, WestJet, and Delta fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 4 times a day.

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