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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Seattle

    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 8m
    $250–511

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Otter Bayferry ferry Southern Gulf Islands
    12h 25m
    $135–368

  3. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PDX - YVR
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Otter Bayferry ferry
    7h 14m
    $493–1,118

  4. Fly to Bellingham International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane PDX - BLI
    2. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Otter Bayferry ferry
    8h 25m
    $318–854

  5. Fly 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 40m
    $584–927

  6. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Otter Bayferry ferry
    10h 53m
    $384–837

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 8m

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, Tsawwassen, and Vancouver in around 12h 25m.

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