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How to get fromPender Island to Portlandby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train via Seattle

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Otter Bay to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    10h 48m
    $181–369

  2. Ferry to Ganges Harbor, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Otter Bay to Salt Spring Islandferry ferry
    2. Fly from Ganges Harbor (YGG) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YGG - PDX
    7h 8m
    $37–232

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Otter Bay to Vancouverferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Portlandtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    13h 1m
    $100–279

  4. Ferry, bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Otter Bay to Vancouverferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BLI - PDX
    8h 4m
    $222–597

  5. Ferry, line 72 bus, ferry to King County International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Otter Bay to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B to Douglas St at Fort Stbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    4. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BFI - PDX
    9h 38m
    $574–862

  6. Ferry, line 72 bus, bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Otter Bay to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B to Douglas St at Fort Stbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Virginia St to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3bus bus
    5. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SEA - PDX
    10h 29m
    $267–585

Pender Island to Portland by ferry, bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Pender Island to Portland. However, you can take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B, take the line 72 bus to Douglas St at Fort St, walk to Victoria, take the ferry to Seattle Clipper Terminal, walk to 3rd Ave & Bell St, take the line 21 bus to 3rd Ave S & S Main St, walk to Seattle, then take the train to Portland. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Otter Bay to Portland via Vancouver, Tsawwassen, Vancouver, and Vancouver in around 13h 1m.

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