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

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

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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
    $221–419

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    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 Legislature Terminal to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus 66
    15h 1m
    $103–163

  3. 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 Cowichan Baycar car
    8h 40m
    $130–325

  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 39m
    $564–2,094

  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
    $150–233

  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
    $398–1,141

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    9h 20m
    $660–2,210

  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
    $546–1,743

  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
    $561–2,329

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and WestJet fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 4 times a day.

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