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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Nanaimo by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to VancouvertrainAmtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry TerminalferryVan/Nan
    10h 19m

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo (ZNA)planePDX - ZNA
    5h 21m
    $84–554

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
    11h 9m
    $261–442

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Portland to Horseshoe Baycar
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure BayferryWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
    7h 41m
    $120–308

  5. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)planePDX - YCD
    7h 44m
    $102–607

  6. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)planePDX - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
    10h 34m
    $555–2,155

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Air Canada and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 3 times a day.

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