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How to get fromPortland to Powell Riverby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Powell River by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or plane

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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 Powell River - Powell Laketrain train 267
    9h 47m

  2. Fly to Powell River Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Powell River Airport (YPW)plane plane PDX - YPW
    6h 27m
    $67–407

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train 267
    10h 33m

  4. 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 Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train
    6h 3m

  5. Fly to Bellingham International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane PDX - BLI
    2. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Powell River - Powell Laketrain train
    7h 17m

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 654.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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

You can take a train from Portland to Powell River - Powell Lake via Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Vancouver Harbour in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Powell River Airport (YPW) twice daily.

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