There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Portland International Airport to Néma Airport, drive
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane PDX - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
2d 6h$688–1,833Fly Portland International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane PDX - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
2d 12h$428–1,488Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane SEA - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
2d 14h$497–1,508
Portland International Airport (PDX) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $420 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 12h.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 2 days 6h and costs $650 - $1,900.
The distance between Portland and Timbuktu is 11161 km.
It takes approximately 2 days 6h to get from Portland to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 8h ahead of Portland. It is currently 9:50 PM in Portland and 5:50 AM in Timbuktu.
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 bus to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4, walk to Federal Way Downtown, take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gao International Airport via New York JFK, Blaise Diagne, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Portland International Airport to Gao International Airport via New York JFK, Blaise Diagne, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Portland International Airport to Néma Airport via Washington Dulles, Casablanca, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 40h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Néma Airport via New York JFK, Casablanca, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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