What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Fort Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Fort Nelson is to train and fly and bus which costs $230 - $850 and takes 15h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Fort Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Fort Nelson is to fly and bus which takes 12h 30m and costs $230 - $1,000.

How far is it from Portland to Fort Nelson?

The distance between Portland and Fort Nelson is 1945 km. The road distance is 1945.4 km.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Fort Nelson?

It takes approximately 24h 44m to drive 1945.4 km from Portland to Fort Nelson.

Can I drive from Portland to Fort Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Fort Nelson is 1945 km. It takes approximately 24h 44m to drive from Portland to Fort Nelson.

Where can I stay near Fort Nelson?

There are 10+ hotels available in Fort Nelson.

Portland to Fort Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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Drive 1,945.4 km
best
1. Drive from Portland to Fort Nelsoncar 1,945.4 km
24h 44m
$386–558
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 PDX - YXJ
2. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus
12h 30m
$235–965
Fly Portland International Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane PDX - YYE
18h 18m
$417–2,432
Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to North Peace Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)plane SEA - YXJ
3. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Fort Nelsonbus
15h 26m
$239–830
Fly Portland International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport, drive
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)plane PDX - YQU
2. Drive from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Fort Nelsoncar
13h 50m
$424–2,374

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

7Weekly Planes

17h 56mAverage Duration

$399Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,945.4 km
Duration: 24h 44m

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

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

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

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

Drive 1,945.4 km

Fly Portland International Airport to North Peace Regional Airport, bus

Fly Portland International Airport to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

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

Fly Portland International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport, drive