Rome2Rio

How to get fromPortland to Parksvilleby train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, car ferry or plane

Find Transport to Parksville

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Parksville by train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    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 Terminal, Canadabus bus
    12h 36m
    $322–522

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Swartz Baybusferry bus ferry
    3. Drive from Swartz Bay to Parksvillecar car
    14h 6m
    $87–207

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portland to Horseshoe Bay, BCcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry car ferry Horseshoe Bay
    8h 17m
    $126–318

  4. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    9h 15m
    $763–1,713

  5. Train, ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Drive from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A to Parksvillecar car
    12h 44m
    $278–498

  6. Train, bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoriaferry ferry
    4. Drive from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A to Parksvillecar car
    15h 19m
    $197–312

  7. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane PDX - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Parksville Shellbus bus
    9h 34m
    $901–1,851

  8. Fly to Nanaimo

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane PDX - ZNA
    7h 46m
    $98–613

  9. 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 Terminal, Canadabus bus
    11h 48m
    $790–1,590

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

Air Canada, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Canada

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Portland

Trips to Parksville

Popular routes