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

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Portland is to ferry and drive which costs $85 - $220 and takes 7h 38m.

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 28m and costs $65 - $410.

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 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Nanaimo to Portland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 888+ hotels available in Portland.

Nanaimo to Portland - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Portland by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Nanaimo Airport
best
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)YCD - PDX
5h 52m
$80–495
Fly from Nanaimo
cheapest
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)ZNA - PDX
3h 28m
$67–401
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry TerminalNan/Van
2. Take the train from Vancouver to PortlandAmtrak Cascades
10h 50m
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Capital City Station
2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminal
3. Take the train from Seattle to Portland
11h 42m
$185–325
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe BayWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Portland
7h 38m
$88–219

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

27Weekly Planes

3h 33mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Portland.

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Distance: 267.2 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

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

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