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

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There are 6 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 train
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Departure Bay to Qualicum Beachtaxi taxi
    12h 4m
    $290–595

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane PDX - ZNA
    8h 43m
    $58–303

  3. Train, ferry, bus, drive

    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 Sooke, British Columbia to Gordon Riverbus bus
    4. Drive from Gordon River to Qualicum Beachcar car
    14h 51m
    $389–699

  4. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    9h 39m
    $213–1,013

  5. 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 Downtown Courtenay Bay A to Deep Bay Marinabus bus
    10h 36m
    $563–1,113

  6. 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
    12h 18m
    $328–1,058

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Qualicum Beach, 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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