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How to get fromPortland to Katoombaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Katoomba by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PDX - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    23h 24m
    $713–2,418

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane PDX - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    28h 56m
    $874–2,934

  3. Fly Portland International Airport to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane PDX - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus bus
    26h 13m
    $1,181–3,811

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SEA - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    26h 31m
    $1,178–2,046

  5. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane YVR - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    28h 50m
    $1,068–1,832

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane PDX - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    29h 47m
    $949–3,181

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration19h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$715Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,496.4 km
  • Duration: 23h 24m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Katoomba. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Newcastle Airport (NTL), walk to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, walk to Hamilton Station, take the train to Strathfield Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station.

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