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How to get fromPortland to Nanaimoby train (Amtrak), bus, train, plane, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Nanaimo by train (Amtrak), bus, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    9h 27m

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane PDX - ZNA
    5h 5m
    $54–344

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train 13
    10h 35m

  4. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane PDX - YCD
    7h 41m
    $67–417

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Victoria - Capital City Station, 721 Douglas St. to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 1:20pm HSB ferrybus bus
    11h 49m
    $266–415

  6. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PDX - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Airport YVR South to Nanaimo Harbourtrain train
    5h 26m

  7. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane PDX - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria - Front door, Sandman Inn, Douglas & Gorge to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - Passenger entrance, connects to 4:00pm HSB ferrybus bus
    10h 24m
    $102–392

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

You can take a train from Portland to Nanaimo Harbour via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, Air Canada, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 5 times a day.

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