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How to get fromPortland to Fort Nelsonby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Fort Nelson by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive 1,945.4 km

    best
    1. Drive from Portland to Fort Nelsoncar car 1,945.4 km
    24h 45m
    $383–552

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to North Peace Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane PDX - YXJ
    2. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    12h 23m
    $224–884

  3. Fly Portland International Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane PDX - YYE
    16h 38m
    $877–3,732

  4. Fly Portland International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)plane plane PDX - YQU
    2. Drive from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort Nelsoncar car
    14h 13m
    $334–1,124

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to North Peace Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane plane SEA - YXJ
    3. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus bus
    15h 21m
    $265–911

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration17h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,945.4 km
  • Duration: 24h 45m

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

Air Canada, Central Mountain Air, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) once daily.

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