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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nan→Van
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Portlandtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    10h 58m

  2. Fly from Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ZNA - PDX
    3h 10m
    $46–283

  3. 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 bus
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    11h 5m
    $250–395

  4. Fly from Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YCD - PDX
    6h 43m
    $55–335

  5. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YVR - PDX
    6h 4m

  6. Bus to Comox Valley Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger exit; connects from 11:05am HSB ferry to Comox, Little River Ferry Terminal - Passenger drop-off areabus bus
    2. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YQQ - PDX
    8h 55m
    $82–337

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

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) 5 times a day.

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