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How to get fromPortland to Ballaratby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Ballarat by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PDX - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    24h 31m
    $588–2,038

  2. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane EUG - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    31h 45m
    $581–2,047

  3. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SEA - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    27h 31m
    $1,390–2,357

  4. Bus to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, Gresham to Redmond Hubbus bus
    2. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane RDM - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    29h 19m
    $620–1,930

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane PDX - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    27h 56m
    $822–2,922

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane PDX - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    30h 48m
    $728–2,628

  7. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane YVR - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    32h 16m
    $990–3,402

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration22h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$558Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,197.7 km
  • Duration: 24h 31m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Ballarat. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Tacoma, walk to D St E & 25th St E, take the bus to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4, walk to Federal Way Downtown, take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station.

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