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How to get fromPortland to British Columbiaby plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to British Columbia by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Vancouver International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane PWM - YVR
    8h 44m
    $318–1,199

  2. Fly to Kelowna International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane PWM - YLW
    10h 47m
    $280–1,053

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,472–3,127

  4. Drive 4,818 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Vancouvercar car 4,818 km
    2d 8h
    $946–1,367

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    4d 18h
    $1,147–2,407

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Utica to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    4d 22h
    $1,288–2,825

Portland to British Columbia by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,472Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,029.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and British Columbia, Canada?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Utica Amtrak Station, Utica, Toronto Union Station, Vancouver, and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 in around 4d 22h.

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