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How to get fromPortland to Samish Islandby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Samish Island by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Bellingham International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane PDX - BLI
    2. Take the taxi from Bellingham-Airport-BLI to Samish Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 24m
    $133–443

  2. Drive 252.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Samish Islandcar car 252.4 mi
    4h 38m
    $47–67

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    6h 31m
    $138–239

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2115
    7h 27m
    $98–165

  5. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes - Cap Sante Marinashuttle bus
    6h 33m
    $132–478

  6. Fly to King County International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $846–1,241

  7. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PDX - PAE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal to Anacortes - Cap Sante Marinashuttle bus
    6h 5m
    $121–438

  8. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes - Cap Sante Marinashuttle bus Anacortes Northbound
    7h 43m
    $130–229

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Samish Island, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Samish Island via Seattle Bus Station and Bellingham Bus Stop in around 7h 27m.

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