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Portland to Nanaimo

Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Portland to Nanaimo. The best route is Train, ferry, a distance of 416.1 km.

  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 38m

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane PDX - ZNA
    6h 1m
    $49–294

  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 15m
    $302–511

  4. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    7h 39m
    $207–1,007

  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
    10h 3m
    $325–1,055

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 596.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 38m

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

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

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