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How to get fromPortland to Pender Islandby train, ferry, busferry, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Pender Island by train, ferry, busferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Otter Bayferry ferry
    11h 9m
    $267–529

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Ganges Harbor, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ganges Harbor (YGG)plane plane PDX - YGG
    2. Take the ferry from Salt Spring Island to Otter Bayferry ferry
    8h 1m
    $62–392

  3. Train, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Vancouver to Swartz Baybusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Otter Bayferry ferry
    13h 28m
    $160–432

  4. Train to Richmond, fly to North Pender Island

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Richmond to North Pender Islandplane plane
    10h 40m
    $275–518

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to King County International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Otter Bayferry ferry
    10h 42m
    $1,694–2,977

  6. Bus, bus to Richmond, fly to North Pender Island

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    3. Fly from Richmond to North Pender Islandplane plane
    10h 41m
    $193–316

Portland to Pender Island by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Portland to Pender Island. However, you can take the train to Seattle, walk to 4th Ave S & S Jackson St, take the line 5 bus to 3rd Ave & Bell St, walk to Seattle Clipper Terminal, take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Douglas St at Fort St, take the line 72 bus to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A, walk to Victoria, then take the ferry to Otter Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Otter Bay via Vancouver, Vancouver, Swartz Bay, and Victoria in around 13h 28m.

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