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How to get fromPortland to Courtenayby plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Courtenay by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Comox Valley Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane PDX - YQQ
    7h 6m
    $92–557

  2. 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, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    13h 38m
    $306–477

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Victoriabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    18h 14m
    $191–277

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Portland to Horseshoe Baycar car
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Drive from Departure Bay to Courtenaycar car
    9h
    $143–345

  5. Fly to Nanaimo Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    2. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    10h 44m
    $755–2,455

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Courtenay, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) twice daily.

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