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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Steilacoom to Anderson Islandcarferry car ferry Ketron Island Daily
    3h 52m
    $83–167

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Steilacoomcar car
    2. Take the carferry 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 carferry from Steilacoom to Anderson Islandcarferry car ferry Ketron Island Daily
    4h 5m
    $49–85

  4. Fly, tram, line 574 bus, taxi, car ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    2. Take the tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtowntram tram
    3. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 to Lakewood Station - Bay 4bus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Lakewood Station - Bay 4 to Steilacoomtaxi taxi
    5. Take the carferry from Steilacoom to Anderson Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 23m
    $303–425

Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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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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