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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Ballarat by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planePDX - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
    24h 9m
    $1,829–5,532

  2. Bus to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, Gresham to Redmond Hubbus
    2. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeRDM - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
    29h 22m
    $764–2,528

  3. Fly Portland International Airport to Avalon Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planePDX - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
    27h 45m
    $1,129–3,932

  4. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeEUG - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
    27h 39m
    $1,099–3,645

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)planePDX - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
    31h 9m
    $1,031–3,740

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeSEA - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
    28h 24m
    $1,068–2,626

  7. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planeYVR - AVV
    3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
    4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
    32h 47m
    $851–2,765

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$846Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Ballarat. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Avalon Airport (AVV), walk to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station.

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