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How to get fromPortland to Qualicum Beachby train, ferry, taxi, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Qualicum Beach by train, ferry, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain
    2. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Duke Pointferry
    3. Take the taxi from Duke Point to Qualicum Beachtaxi
    14h 9m
    $276–579

  2. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)planePDX - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Courtenay Bay A to Deep Bay Marinabus
    10h 56m
    $93–513

  3. Train, ferry, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry
    3. Take the bus from Sooke, British Columbia to Gordon Riverbus
    4. Drive from Gordon River to Qualicum Beachcar
    15h 54m
    $307–575

  4. Train, bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoriaferry
    4. Take the bus from Sooke, British Columbia to Gordon Riverbus
    5. Drive from Gordon River to Qualicum Beachcar
    18h 30m
    $245–423

  5. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Portland to Horseshoe Baycar
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry
    3. Drive from Departure Bay to Qualicum Beachcar
    8h 18m
    $128–321

  6. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)planePDX - YCD
    9h 45m
    $108–613

  7. Fly to Nanaimo

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo (ZNA)planePDX - ZNA
    8h 3m
    $93–563

  8. 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
    12h 54m
    $558–2,158

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 Qualicum Beach, 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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