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How to get fromPortland to Anderson Islandby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Anderson Island by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Steilacoom to Anderson Islandcarferry car ferry Ketron Island Daily
    3h 52m
    $87–160

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Steilacoomcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Steilacoom to Anderson Islandcarferry car ferry Ketron Island Daily
    2h 40m
    $32–60

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus FlixBus 2120 / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Steilacoom to Anderson Islandcarferry car ferry Ketron Island Daily
    4h 5m
    $47–87

  4. Train, car ferry via Kent

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tukwila Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Tukwila Sounder Station to Lakewood Stationtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Steilacoom to Anderson Islandcarferry car ferry
    6h 17m
    $85–161

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  • Distance: 155.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Anderson Island, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Anderson Island. However, you can take the train to Tacoma, take the taxi to Steilacoom, then take the car ferry to Anderson Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Anderson Island via Olympia Transit Center - Bay M, Lakewood Station Bay 5, and Steilacoom in around 4h 5m.

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