There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Waterfront Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus, or train
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Fly Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)PDX - YVR
4h 11m$438–1,110Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to VancouverFlixBus 2115
8h 2m$54–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to VancouverAmtrak Cascades
7h 57m$112–211Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portland to Coal Harbour Spb-CXH504.2 km
5h 43mDrive 504.2 km
- Drive from Portland to Waterfront Station504.2 km
5h 43m$99–142Fly Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)PDX - BLI
- Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond
7h 21m$112–540Train to Seattle Lake Union SPB, fly to Coal Harbour Spb
- Take the train from Portland to Seattle
- Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)LKE - CXH
6h 2m$346–857Train, bus
- Take the train from Portland to TacomaAmtrak Cascades / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCSeattle Airport
8h 24m$95–160
Portland to Waterfront Station by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Waterfront Station is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Waterfront Station is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $430 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Waterfront Station. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Westbound W Hastings St @ Richards St via Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Waterfront Station station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Waterfront Station @ Platform 1 via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Portland and Waterfront Station is 436 km. The road distance is 504.2 km.
The best way to get from Portland to Waterfront Station without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Portland to Waterfront Station, including transfers.
Portland to Waterfront Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Waterfront Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Waterfront Station is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $430 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 7h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Waterfront Station, BC, Canada?
Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Vancouver once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Seattle Lake Union SPB to Coal Harbour Spb via Victoria Inner Harbour Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- rez@quickcoach.com
- Website
- quickcoach.com
Bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- quickcoach.com
- Adult
- $30–40
Bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- quickcoach.com
- Adult
- $55–70
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Portland to Coal Harbour Spb-CXH
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Waterfront Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Vancouver station.
Portland to Waterfront Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Waterfront Station is 504 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Portland to Waterfront Station.
There are 920+ hotels available in Waterfront Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portland and Waterfront Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.