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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Katoomba by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PDX - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    23h 3m
    $503–1,818

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane PDX - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus bus
    27h 5m
    $831–2,806

  3. Fly Portland International Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane PDX - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    29h 16m
    $624–2,234

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SEA - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    26h 24m
    $607–1,895

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane PDX - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    29h 48m
    $654–2,281

  6. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane YVR - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    28h 52m
    $1,131–2,235

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration19h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portland to Katoomba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12,496.6 km
  • Duration: 23h 3m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Katoomba. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Orange Airport (OAG), walk to Orange Airport, take the bus to Spring Terrace Public School, Forest Rd, take the taxi to Lucknow, then take the bus to Katoomba.

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