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How to get fromPortland to Timbuktuby plane, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Néma Airport (EMN)planePDX - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    2d 18h
    $868–2,398

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Néma Airport (EMN)planeSEA - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    4d 12h
    $494–1,561

  3. Fly Portland International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planePDX - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    2d 20h
    $898–2,473

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeSEA - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    3d 14h
    $494–1,636

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Mopti Airport (MZI)planePDX - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
    3d
    $653–2,053

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$844Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Timbuktu. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Tacoma, walk to D St E & 25th St E, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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