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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry car ferry Horseshoe Bay
    13h 2m
    $154–449

  2. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 35m
    $83–483

  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 58m
    $368–667

  4. 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
    3. Drive from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Qualicum Beachcar car
    8h 23m
    $129–321

  5. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    9h 38m
    $763–1,713

  6. Train, ferry, bus, drive via Seattle

    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 58m
    $368–667

  7. Fly to Nanaimo

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane PDX - ZNA
    8h 42m
    $88–563

  8. 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
    12h 23m
    $858–1,558

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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