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How to get fromPortland to Nanaimoby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Nanaimo by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry Van→Nan
    10h 30m

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane PDX - ZNA
    6h
    $39–254

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    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 Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    11h 4m
    $286–495

  4. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    7h 37m
    $67–417

  5. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane PDX - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    9h 49m
    $352–1,052

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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

Air Canada, WestJet, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours.

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