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How to get fromPortland to Cowichan Bayby train, ferry, bus, busferry, taxi, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Cowichan Bay by train, ferry, bus, busferry, taxi, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    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 Legislature Terminal to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus 66
    10h 26m
    $236–447

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Horseshoe Bay, BCcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Cowichan Baycar car
    8h 42m
    $132–325

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Swartz Baybusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Swartz Bay to Cowichan Baytaxi taxi
    12h 53m
    $217–357

  4. Fly Portland International Airport to Victoria International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane PDX - YYJ
    2. Take the taxi from Victoria-Airport-YYJ to Cowichan Baytaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    $704–1,694

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoriaferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Legislature Terminal to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus 66
    13h 2m
    $165–261

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SEA - YYJ
    3. Take the taxi from Victoria-Airport-YYJ to Cowichan Baytaxi taxi
    6h 42m
    $409–1,213

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    9h 19m
    $910–1,810

  8. Fly Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, ferry, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PDX - YVR
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Victoria to Cowichan Baytaxi taxi
    8h 17m
    $545–1,648

  9. Train to Seattle Lake Union SPB, fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane LKE - YWH
    3. Take the bus from Douglas & Fort to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus
    7h 48m
    $376–1,357

Portland to Cowichan Bay by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Air Canada, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 5 times a day.

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