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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Svalbard by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane PDX - LYR
    39h 33m
    $494–1,314

  2. Bus to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, Gresham to Redmond Hubbus bus
    2. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane RDM - LYR
    47h 14m
    $481–1,180

  3. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SEA - LYR
    38h 46m
    $523–1,335

  4. Train to King County International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BFI - LYR
    2d 1h
    $712–1,764

  5. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane EUG - LYR
    2d 2h
    $512–1,325

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration36h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$481Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,984.4 km
  • Duration: 39h 33m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Svalbard, SJ?

Icelandair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once daily.

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