There are 7 ways to get from Vancouver, BC to Portland by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 from Vancouver International Airport
best- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane YVR - PDX
4h 32m$269–1,011Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2115
7h 50m$35–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Vancouver to Portlandtrain Amtrak Cascades
8h 20m$70–170Drive 313.2 mi
- Drive from Vancouver, BC to Portlandcar 313.2 mi
5h 44m$72–104Train to Bellingham International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BLI - PDX
6h 25m$84–507Train to King County International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
7h 36m$1,041–1,585Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
8h 2m$94–488
Vancouver, BC to Portland by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Portland is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver, BC to Portland is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $260 - $1,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vancouver and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vancouver and arriving at Portland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Vancouver, BC and Portland is 274 miles. The road distance is 315.1 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver, BC to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Vancouver, BC to Portland, including transfers.
Vancouver, BC to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.
Vancouver, BC to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from Vancouver, BC to Portland is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $260 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 50m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Portland, OR, USA?
Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–1,500
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Vancouver to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vancouver, BC to Portland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland is 3h behind Vancouver, BC. It is currently 8:51 PM in Vancouver, BC and 5:51 PM in Portland.
Vancouver, BC to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver, BC to Portland is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Vancouver, BC to Portland.
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