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

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

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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 12m
    $62–387

  2. Train, ferry, bus via Seattle

    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 Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    13h 45m
    $332–532

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    15h 45m
    $196–480

  4. Fly to Campbell River Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane PDX - YBL
    2. Take the taxi from Campbell River Airport (YBL) to Courtenaytaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $884–1,574

  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 to Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mallbus bus
    10h 46m
    $245–1,055

Portland to Courtenay by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Pacific Coastal Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) 3 times a day.

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