There are 6 ways to get from Portland to British Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Fly to Vancouver International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)PDX - YVR
4h 10m$438–1,210Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to VancouverFlixBus 2115
8h 9m$69–127Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to VancouverAmtrak Cascades
7h 54m$111–211Drive 504.4 km
- Drive from Portland to Vancouver504.4 km
5h 44m$99–143Fly to Nanaimo Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)PDX - YCD
7h 44m$97–607Train, bus
- Take the train from Portland to TacomaAmtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCSeattle Airport
8h 24m$95–160
Portland to British Columbia by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to British Columbia is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to British Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $430 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to British Columbia. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Vancouver Art Gallery via East-Van. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to British Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Portland and British Columbia is 435 km. The road distance is 504.4 km.
The best way to get from Portland to British Columbia without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Portland to British Columbia, including transfers.
Portland to British Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to British Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $430 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 7h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and British Columbia, Canada?
Air Canada and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Vancouver once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Portland International Airport to Nanaimo Airport via Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- rez@quickcoach.com
- Website
- quickcoach.com
Bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- quickcoach.com
- Adult
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to British Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Vancouver station.
Portland to British Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to British Columbia is 504 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Portland to British Columbia.
There are 968+ hotels available in British Columbia.