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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Cowichan Bay by train, ferry, bus, 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 25m
    $327–534

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    9h 19m
    $65–370

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train 18
    3. Take the bus from Douglas & Pandora to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus 66
    12h 12m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train 18
    3. Take the bus from Douglas & Fort to Koksilah & Hwy. 1 turnaroundbus bus 66
    12h 22m

  5. 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 19m
    $454–1,044

  6. 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 6m
    $253–345

  7. 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 24m
    $526–1,067

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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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