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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Courtenay by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Comox Valley Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane PDX - YQQ
    6h 51m
    $807–1,807

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    $143–346

  3. 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 39m
    $331–538

  4. 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 43m
    $1,005–1,955

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest 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) 3 times a day.

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