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How to get fromPortland to Timbuktuby plane, car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane PDX - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 13h
    $598–2,173

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nema (EMN)plane plane SEA - EMN
    3. Drive from Nema (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 13h
    $496–1,680

  3. Fly Portland International Airport to Nema, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nema (EMN)plane plane PDX - EMN
    2. Drive from Nema (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 9h
    $818–2,498

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

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane SEA - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 16h
    $496–1,755

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane PDX - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 1h
    $603–2,253

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane SEA - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 1h
    $531–1,735

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration44h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$563Cheapest 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 Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Nema (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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