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How to get fromPortland to Cortes Islandby plane, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Cortes Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Campbell River Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)planePDX - YBL
    2. Take the ferry from Campbell River to Quadra Islandferry
    3. Take the ferry from Quadra Island to Gorge Harbourferry
    9h 1m
    $93–614

  2. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)planePDX - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus
    3. Take the ferry from Campbell River to Quadra Islandferry
    4. Take the ferry from Quadra Island to Gorge Harbourferry
    13h 7m
    $153–675

  3. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)planePDX - YCD
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus
    3. Take the ferry from Campbell River to Quadra Islandferry
    4. Take the ferry from Quadra Island to Gorge Harbourferry
    14h 57m
    $177–739

  4. Fly to Nanaimo, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo (ZNA)planePDX - ZNA
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar Stbus
    3. Take the ferry from Campbell River to Quadra Islandferry
    4. Take the ferry from Quadra Island to Gorge Harbourferry
    13h 15m
    $167–689

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Campbell River Airport (YBL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portland to Cortes Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Campbell River Airport (YBL), drive to Campbell River, take the ferry to Quadra Island, drive to Quadra Island, then take the ferry to Gorge Harbour. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ), walk to Comox Valley Airport, take the line 11 bus to Downtown Courtenay Bay A, take the line 1 bus to Anfield Centre, walk to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall, take the bus to Campbell River, BC - 11th Ave at Cedar St, walk to Campbell River, take the ferry to Quadra Island, take the taxi to Quadra Island, then take the ferry to Gorge Harbour.

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