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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Kelowna by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane PDX - YLW
    5h 54m
    $216–758

  2. Drive  754.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Kelownacar car 754.5 km
    8h 59m
    $128–184

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus Ebus
    13h 17m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    13h 52m

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane SEA - YLW
    6h 56m
    $218–1,081

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave via Seattle and Vancouver - Pacific Station in around 13h 52m.

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