There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Vancouver, BC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Vancouver International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane PDX - YVR
4h 16m$270–718Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus FlixBus 2110
- Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus FlixBus 2114
8h 25m$71–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
7h 50m$250–400Drive 502.5 km
- Drive from Portland to Vancouver, BCcar 502.5 km
5h 44m$85–123Fly to Bellingham International Airport, bus, line 321 bus, subway
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane PDX - BLI
- Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to Chevron - Gas Stationbus
- Take the bus from Northbound King George Blvd @ 64 Ave to King George Station @ Bay 4bus
- Take the subway from King George Station @ Platform 1 to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1subway
5h 38m$235–1,153
Portland to Vancouver, BC by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Vancouver, BC is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Vancouver, BC is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $270 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Vancouver, BC. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Vancouver via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Vancouver. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Portland and Vancouver, BC is 437 km. The road distance is 502.5 km.
The best way to get from Portland to Vancouver, BC without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $250 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Portland to Vancouver, BC, including transfers.
Portland to Vancouver, BC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Vancouver, BC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Vancouver, BC is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $270 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $400 and takes 7h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Vancouver, BC, Canada?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Vancouver once daily. Tickets cost $250–400 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 604 953 3333
- Website
- TransLink CA
Subway from King George Station @ Platform 1 to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Bellingham Airport to Chevron - Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Phone
- +1 604 953 3333
- Website
- TransLink CA
Bus from Northbound King George Blvd @ 64 Ave to King George Station @ Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- TransLink CA
- Zone 1
- $4
- Zone 2
- $5
- Zone 3
- $7
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Vancouver, BC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle station.
Vancouver, BC is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 4:42 PM in Portland and 5:42 PM in Vancouver, BC.
Portland to Vancouver, BC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Vancouver, BC is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Portland to Vancouver, BC.
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