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How to get fromPortland to Campbell Riverby train (Amtrak), bus, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Campbell River by train (Amtrak), bus, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train 578
    10h 2m

  2. Fly to Campbell River Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane PDX - YBL
    7h 58m
    $99–439

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train 578
    10h 48m

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger Exit to Campbell Riverbus bus
    14h 14m
    $408–612

  5. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PDX - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Campbell River Harbourtrain train
    6h 18m

  6. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane PDX - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay to Campbell Riverbus bus
    9h 13m
    $102–427

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portland to Campbell River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 709.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 2m

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

You can take a train from Portland to Campbell River Harbour via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, Air Canada, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Campbell River Airport (YBL) 3 times a week.

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