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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 38m
    $328–474

  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 Public Library to Fort Nelson Recreation Centre Comm Hallbus bus
    13h 11m
    $225–810

  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
    18h 58m
    $377–1,532

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Northern Rockies Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE)plane plane SEA - YYE
    19h 51m
    $529–2,605

  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 Public Library to Fort Nelson Recreation Centre Comm Hallbus bus
    15h 59m
    $317–933

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration19h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,945.4 km
  • Duration: 24h 38m

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

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

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